Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings that protect the chewing surfaces of the back teeth.

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Is it true that dental sealants are thin plastic coatings that protect the chewing surfaces of the back teeth?

Yes. Dental sealants are indeed thin plastic or resin coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth to prevent tooth decay.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 3 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 4 Oct 2026

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Wikipedia: Dental sealant

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Wikipedia: Dental sealant. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_sealant

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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US): Introduction and Background - Screening, Referral, Behavioral Counseling, and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Children and Adolescents Ages 5 to 17 Years: A Systematic Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Confirms dental sealants are thin coatings applied to chewing surfaces of molars and premolars.

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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US): Introduction and Background - Screening, Referral, Behavioral Counseling, and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Children and Adolescents Ages 5 to 17 Years: A Systematic Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (n.d.). Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK597279/#ch1

MedlinePlus: MedlinePlus: Tooth Decay

Explicitly states that dental sealants are thin plastic coatings protecting chewing surfaces of back teeth.

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MedlinePlus: MedlinePlus: Tooth Decay. (n.d.). MedlinePlus. https://medlineplus.gov/toothdecay.html

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