Introduction
tooth decay, caries
EROSION, TOOTH DECAY, CARIES, DENTAL CARIES, DISEASE
Dental caries (tooth decay) is a natural process by which bacteria in the biofilm cause fluctuations in pH, leading to enamel erosion and a resulting visible lesion.To reduce children’s caries burden, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends dental sealants and topical fluorides as part of a school-based caries prevention program.Use of alternative medicaments in school-based caries prevention may obviate the financial and workforce barriers known to limit school sealant programs.