School-based and school-linked dental sealant delivery programs are recommended based on strong evidence of effectiveness in preventing or reducing tooth decay among children. These programs provide direct delivery of dental sealants to children in school-based or school-linked (clinic or private practice) settings.

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Community Preventive Services Task Force. Recommendations on selected interventions to prevent dental caries, oral and pharyngeal cancers, and sports-related craniofacial injuries. Am J Prev Med [Internet]. 2002 Jul [cited 2013 Feb 22];23(1S):16-20. Available from http://www.thecommunityguide.org/oral/oral-ajpm-recs.pdf