What Dental Sealants Are Made Of: Understanding Materials, Safety & Benefits

This episode explores what dental sealants are made of, how those materials affect their performance, and what that means for cavity prevention. What listeners will learn: What dental sealants do and where they’re appliedThe difference between resin-based sealants and glass ionomer sealantsHow do fillers like glass or quartz strengthen resin-based sealantsWhy some resin sealants contain trace amounts of BPA and what that meansHow glass ionomer sealants release fluoride and offer a BPA-free al...