Cross-Sectional Study of Paediatric Preventive Care in Saudi Arabia.
Researchers observed Saudi Arabian dentists treating 643 children and found that although most were eligible for fluoride varnish and fissure sealants, fewer than 5% received these preventive treatments, despite caries prevention being a public health priority.
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Fluoride vs. Fissure Sealants for Management of Caries Risk in First Permanent Molars in Children
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