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School-based dental sealant programme: report and assessment.

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  • 1School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000. singhshen@ukzn.ac.za

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Dental caries is a major public health issue in South Africa. A school-based fissure sealant program showed high retention rates, suggesting early intervention for young children is effective.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Preventive Dentistry

Background:

  • Dental caries presents a significant public health challenge in South Africa.
  • High rates of dental caries are observed among children.
  • Fissure sealants are recommended as a preventive strategy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a school-based fissure sealant program in a low socio-economic community in Durban.
  • To assess the impact of the program on children's oral health status.

Main Methods:

  • Caries assessment was performed on 119 children before sealant application.
  • Unfilled resin-based sealants were placed on sound permanent molar and premolar teeth.
  • Photopolymerization was used for sealant application.

Main Results:

  • A high prevalence of dental caries (80%) was found in primary teeth of Grade 1 learners.
  • Sealant retention rates were high: 86% at six months for Grade 1, 90% for Grade 2, 99% for Grade 3, and 97% for Grade 4.
  • The program demonstrated success in maintaining sealant integrity.

Conclusions:

  • Community-based fissure sealant programs should target Grade 1 and Grade 2 learners (6-7 years old) for early intervention.
  • This strategy can prevent or delay the onset of dental caries.
  • Fissure sealant programs are a crucial public health intervention for oral health policy.