Use of Sealants in Permanent Molars by Brazilian Dentist: A Comparative Study of Public versus Private

Abstract Objective: To compare the use of sealants in permanent molars between public and private dentists in Brazil. Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional and analytical web survey study. The convenience sample consisted of dentists in Brazil who answered a pre-tested online form release...

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Published in:Pesquisa brasileira em odontopediatria e clínica integrada 2024-01, Vol.24
Main Authors: Ito, Larissa Yumi, Wambier, Leticia Maíra, Chibinski, Ana Cláudia Rodrigues, Silva Junior, Manoelito Ferreira, Wambier, Denise Stadler
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Molar
Pit and Fissure Sealants
Private Practice
Public Health
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Summary:Abstract Objective: To compare the use of sealants in permanent molars between public and private dentists in Brazil. Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional and analytical web survey study. The convenience sample consisted of dentists in Brazil who answered a pre-tested online form released via social media between July and October 2021. Descriptive analysis was performed using absolute and relative frequencies (%) and associations using the Chi-square test (p
ISSN:1519-0501
1983-4632
1983-4632
DOI:10.1590/pboci.2024.031