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Pit & Fissure Sealants: The Added Link in Preventative Dentistry

COURSE NUMBER: 128

Credit Hours:

2 Hour(s)

This course presents an overview of dental pit and fissure sealants as a safe and effective way to prevent dental caries. The course starts with a brief look at the history of dental sealants followed by the current rationale for their use....

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Overview

This course presents an overview of dental pit and fissure sealants as a safe and effective way to prevent dental caries. The course starts with a brief look at the history of dental sealants followed by the current rationale for their use. Frequently asked questions about sealants are addressed along with the presentation of guidelines for sealant use. Information about materials currently used for sealants is presented along with general instructions for the successful placement of sealants. The use of sealants in public health programs is also addressed.


This course presents an overview of dental pit and fissure sealants as a safe and effective way to prevent dental caries. The course starts with a brief look at the history of dental sealants followed by the current rationale for their use. Frequently asked questions about sealants are addressed along with the presentation of guidelines for sealant use. Information about materials currently used for sealants is presented along with general instructions for the successful placement of sealants. The use of sealants in public health programs is also addressed.

  • Intended Audience:

    Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students

  • Date Course Online:

    Feb 25, 2003

  • Last Revision Date:

    Oct 23, 2016

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Oct 22, 2019

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

Learning Objectives

Upon the completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:


  • Describe the current findings and recommendations on the effectiveness and safety of pit and fissure sealants.
  • Discuss why the use of pit and fissure sealants has been controversial.
  • List and identify the different natural occlusal characteristics of human teeth that could benefit from sealant placement.
  • Discuss the different methods of preparing the teeth for sealant placement.
  • Describe the proper steps in sealant placement i.e., proper tooth preparation, isolation, etching, rinsing and drying, applying bonding agent and pacing sealants, evaluation, and follow-up.
  • Discuss different types of sealant materials and their effectiveness.
  • Discuss the use of pit and fissure sealants in public health programs.
  • Use high quality evidence for health care decision making.

Disclaimers

Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note:  Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • Richie Kohli does not have any conflict of interest associated with this course.
  • Mary Ann Haisch has done consulting work for P&G.

Submission Information

Recognition

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Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY


Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.


8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886