Dental sealants could prevent up to 80% of cavities in permanent molars, yet a substantial number of US children don't get sealants, especially those from low-income families, federal health officials ...

Cavities are one of the most common dental problems in children, but a simple, painless treatment called a dental sealant can offer lasting protection. Typically, sealants are recommended for children ...

Dental sealants are a dental treatment used to prevent dental decay (caries) or cavities especially among young kids. The decay is a result of breakdown of teeth due to activities of bacteria.

Visual exams are appropriate and adequate when it comes to assessing caries prior to placing sealants, particularly in school-based sealant programs, according to a study in the current Journal of the ...

Sealants are an easy, cost-effective approach to help prevent tooth decay--especially in children. Although there is no specific age recommended for the application of sealants, it is most beneficial ...

Large, multisite dental practices may be the way of the future, but practitioners at these sites may not be leading the way in following recommendations for sealing noncavitated occlusal carious ...

Capitol Desk delivers the latest in health care policy and politics from Sacramento and around the state. Have an idea? Let us know. A national study released today by the Pew Center on the States, ...

Cavities may no longer cause holes in your teeth, or burn one in your pocket. While dental sealants have always been the preferred method to reduce the risk of cavities forming, a study has shown ...

Children of Viveka Tribal Centre for Learning in Hosahalli, Mysuru district’s H.D. Kote taluk, will have a dental sealants placed on their teeth to protect them from decay and infection. As part of ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult for fissure sealants? A: You can visit your local dental clinic and children can visit a pediatric dentist for applying dental sealants. A dentist or dental hygienists ...