12/12/2025
ForHealth Consulting's Research and Evaluation Consultant, Yara Halasa-Rappel, DDS, PhD, in collaboration with academic colleagues, reports new findings in The Journals of the American Dental Association showing that sealed primary molars are associated with a reduced and delayed onset of cavities, and required less invasive retreatment, including fewer operating room procedures.
These results emphasize the importance of early preventive care, particularly as community water fluoridation faces increasing viability nationwide. Learn more:
The authors investigated the association of resin-based sealants with the onset of pit and fissure caries (PFC) and smooth surface caries (SSC) on primary molars.