This module provides a description of school-based dental sealant programs, the rationale and evidence for these programs, and the underlying principles of effective programs. The difference between school oral health programs and dental homes is also described.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this module, you will be able to
- List three things that interact to result in dental caries.
- Explain what school-based dental sealant programs are.
- Explain the difference between a school-based dental sealant program and a dental home.
- Identify factors that place childrena at high risk for tooth decay.
- Identify the evidence that supports school-based dental sealant programs.
- Describe six principles of effective school-based dental sealant programs.
- Describe strategies that can make a school-based dental sealant program more efficient.
a. Throughout these modules, “children” refers to school-age children and adolescents ages 5–19, unless the age range from a cited study is different.