Background: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2012 data indicated
that, in the United States, nearly onefourth of children and over one-half of adolescents …

Background Dental sealants were introduced in the 1960s to help prevent dental caries,
mainly in the pits and fissures of occlusal tooth surfaces. Sealants act to prevent bacteria …

Background This article presents evidence-based clinical recommendations for the use of pit-
and-fissure sealants on the occlusal surfaces of primary and permanent molars in children …

Background Topically‐applied fluoride varnishes have been used extensively as an
operator‐applied caries‐preventive intervention for over three decades. This review updates …

Background Most of the detected increment in dental caries among children above the age
of six years and adolescents is confined to occlusal surfaces of posterior permanent molars …

Background This article presents evidence-based clinical recommendations for use of pit-
and-fissure sealants developed by an expert panel convened by the American Dental …

Dental caries on (proximal) tooth surfaces is still a problem in many industrialized countries.
The objectives of this review were to present the scientific basis and the principles of the …

Dental caries are most likely to occur on occlusal surfaces from the early eruptive stages of
the tooth. In children, about 80% to 90% of dental caries are occlusal caries. Different …

Background and objective The aim of this study was to disclose parental attitudes toward
their children's dental care and preventive measures used as well as to evaluate their …

Even in the 21st century, dental caries is considered a global burden, severely upsetting the
health and quality of life of those affected. Apart from the usage of fluoride and regular oral …