Caries & Minimal Intervention Observational ✓ Peer reviewed

Longitudinal evaluation of minimally invasive protocols for the prevention and control of dental caries in Brazilian schoolchildren: a multicentre study protocol.

BMJ open · Bussadori SK, Santos EM, Ferri EP, Chibinski ACR, Pereira LDSV, Ribeiro CDPV, Oliveira GRC, Barbieri DSV, Duran CCG, Horliana ACRT, Motta LJ, Mesquita-Ferrari RA, Fernandes KPS, Sobral APT, Machado MA · 2026-09-25

A multicentre study will enroll 50,000 Brazilian schoolchildren to evaluate whether minimally invasive approaches—including fluoride varnish, sealants, and atraumatic restorative treatment—can control dental caries activity when delivered in public school settings over 24 months.

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