National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
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Introduction
Step 1: Getting Started
Step 2: Gaining Program Support
Step 3: Staffing
Step 4: Selecting Supplies and Equipment
Step 5: Funding
Step 6: Developing Forms and Records and Managing Data
Step 7: Preparing to Launch
Step 8: Implementing the Program
Step 9: Referral and Follow-Up
Step 10: Program Evaluation
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References
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Ahovuo-Saltoranta A, Hiiri A, Norblad A, Makela M, Worthington H. 2008.
Pit and fissure sealants for preventing dental decay in the permanent teeth of children and adolescents
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Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
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Rozier RG. 2001.
Effectiveness of methods used by dental professionals for the primary prevention of dental caries
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Journal of Dental Education
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Truman BI, Gooch BF, Sulemana I, Gift HC, Horowitz AM, Evans CA, Griffin SO, Carande-Kulis VG, and Task Force on Community Preventive Services. 2002.
Reviews of evidence on interventions to prevent dental caries, oral and pharyngeal cancers, and sports-related craniofacial injuries
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American Journal of Preventive Medicine
23(1 Suppl):21–54.
Weintraub JA. 2001.
Pit and fissure sealants in high-caries-risk individuals
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Journal of Dental Education
65(10):1084–1090.
Dorantes C, Childers NK, Makhija SK, Elliott R, Chafin T, Dasanyake AP. 2005.
Assessment of retention rates and clinical benefits of a community sealant program
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Pediatric Dentistry
27(3):212–216.
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Program Evaluation
Determining Dental Sealant Quality
Determining Program Cost
Monitoring Program Participation
Using Evaluation Tools
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