In Germany, the application of resin-based pits and fissures sealants on the occlusal surfaces of permanent molars is part of individual prophylaxis for children and adolescents between six and 18 years. The individual prophylaxis is covered by the Statutory Health Insurance since 1993. The report addresses questions on medical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, as well as ethical, social, and ...

the efficacy of correctly applied fissure sealants has been revealed in the prevention of caries. saliva and moisture contamination of the etched enamel surface before sealant placement can decrease the bonding strength of the sealant to the enamel. the aim of this study was to test the new bonding agents containing nano-fillers in order to reduce the negative effect of saliva contamination on ...

The contributions of dental hygiene as a discipline of prevention, the inception of systemic fluoride in community water systems, the continual research conducted by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), and the success of dental sealants have all contributed to the decrease in incidences of dental diseases. The prevalence of employer-based dental insurance must al...

The combined benefits of pit and fissure sealants and weekly mouthrinsing with a 0.2% NaF solution were assessed. Second and third grade children participating in a school-based fluoride mouthrinsing program since kindergarten had an autopolymerized tinted sealant (Delton®) applied to the occlusal surfaces of all 4 cariesfree first permanent molars and to buccal pits and lingual grooves as indi...

OBJECTIVES To assess Iranian dentists' knowledge of and attitudes towards preventive dental care. METHODS A questionnaire survey was conducted at two nationwide annual dental congresses in 2004 and 2005 in Tehran, Iran. Dentists' level of knowledge was assessed based on their responses on a Likert scale (0-4) to nine statements on preventive dental care. Higher scores indicated more accurate ...

Introduction: Minimally invasive (MI) treatment of dental caries is an approach that considers the management carious lesions with conservative techniques to preserve maximum tooth structure. Objective: To analyze literature on some MI alternatives for are currently used, sealants, atraumatic restorative treatment, infiltration and Hall technique. Methodology: An extensive search was carried ou...

OBJECTIVES To explore reasons for the underuse of dental services covered by a government-funded program in Alberta. METHODS In 2011, a survey questionnaire was sent to 4000 randomly selected clients of the Alberta Child Health Benefit and the Alberta Adult Health Benefit programs. Only respondents with children were included in the analysis. Reasons were explored among those who indicated th...

The penetration coefficients (PCs) and tensile bond strengths of eight pit and fissure sealant materials were determined. The PCs were tested at 22°C with five samples of each resin. Bond strengths were established in a tensile mode using an Instron * testing machine with 10 specimens for each sealant. Despite considerable variation in the PC values, all sealants showed similar tensile bond str...

BACKGROUND Research suggests that health professionals who have trained together have a better understanding of one another's scope of practice and are thus equipped for teamwork during their professional careers. Dental hygiene-therapists (DHTs) are mid-level providers that can deliver routine care working alongside dentists. This study examines patterns of delegation (selected tasks and patie...