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Agrawal A, et al. Comparison of six different methods of cleaning and preparing occlusal fissure surface before placement of pit and fissure sealant: an in vitro study. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. Vol. 30, No. 1. Jan-Mar 2012.

Beauchamp J, et al. Evidence-based clinical recommendations for the use of pit-and-fissure sealants: a report of the American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs. J. Am. Dent. Assoc. Vol 139, No. 3. March 2008

Bravo M, et al. Sealant and fluoride varnish in caries: A randomized trial. J. Dent. Res. Vol. 84, No. 12. 2005

Cvikl B, et al. Pit and Fissure Sealants—A Comprehensive Review. Dentistry Journal. June 2018.

Dorantes C, et al. Assessment of Retention Rates and Clinical Benefits of a Community Sealant Program. Pediatric Dent. Vol. 27, No. 3. 2005

Feigal RJ, et al. The use of pit and fissure sealants. Pediatr. Dent. Vol. 28, No. 2. Mar-Apr 2006

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Haisch MA. Pit & Fissure Sealants: The added link in preventative dentistry. DentalCare.com Continuing Education Course. Last revised June 3, 2013.

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