Clinical Evaluation of Pit and Fissure Sealants Placed by Intern Dental Students After Tele-Demonstration Technique.

Eur J Dent EducApr 27, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchPediatrics

Ahmed El-Sebaai, Kareem Hamdi, Nasr Mohamed Attia

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This randomized controlled trial compared pit and fissure sealants placed by dental interns after direct clinical demonstration or tele-education using a pre-recorded video. The split-mouth study included 100 mandibular first permanent molars in 50 children aged 7 to 9 years. At 3 months, sealant retention and marginal discolouration did not differ significantly between training groups (p = 0.766 and p = 1.000, respectively). The tele-education group had a slightly higher relative risk, which the authors judged not clinically significant.

Key findings

  • Sealant retention showed no statistically significant difference between direct demonstration and tele-education (p = 0.766).
  • Marginal discolouration did not differ significantly between groups (p = 1.000).
  • The tele-education group had a slightly higher relative risk, but the difference was not clinically significant.

Why it matters

The findings suggest that a pre-recorded tele-demonstration can support intern training in a preventive dental procedure without an observed short-term disadvantage in sealant retention or marginal discolouration. This is relevant to educational settings considering remote instructional tools, while the results concern a specific procedure, trainee group, and follow-up period.

What to keep in mind

Outcomes were assessed after only 3 months, so the study does not establish longer-term sealant performance.

Source

PubMed · PMID 42045787

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