title: An increase in caries rate or an increase in access to care: data show mixed results.
authors.forename: Jonathan D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Shenkin
mesh_terms: D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D002648:Child; D002664:Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004245:DMF Index; D003729:Dental Care / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003733:Dental Caries Susceptibility; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D017048:Health Care Costs / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011203:Poverty / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011313:Preventive Dentistry; D011322:Primary Prevention; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants