NIDCR/CDC
Dental, Oral and Craniofacial
Data Resource Center
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Sealants
Q. ME33, SIPP TM Waves 6, 9, 12, 1996; TM Waves 3, 6, 2001
Dental sealants are special plastic coatings that
are painted on the tops of the back teeth to prevent
tooth decay. They are different from fillings, caps,
crowns, and fluoride treatments.Has [child's name] ever had dental sealants painted
on their teeth?
1 Yes
2 No
Q.O11a, b, c, NHIS, 1986
a. Dental SEALANTS are special plastic coatings that
are painted on the tops of the back teeth to prevent
tooth decay. They are put on by a dentist or a dental
hygienist. They are DIFFERENT from fillings, caps,
crowns and fluoride treatments. (Has anyone in the
family/has child's name) had dental SEALANTS (placed
on their/ painted on his/her) teeth? 1 Yes
2 No
9 DK
b. Who is this?
c. Anyone else?
1 Yes
2 No
Q.P5a, b, c, NHIS, 1989
a. Dental SEALANTS are special plastic coatings that
are painted on the tops of the back teeth to prevent
tooth decay. They are put on by a dentist or a dental
hygienist. They are DIFFERENT from fillings, caps,
crowns and fluoride treatments. Has anyone in the
family EVER had dental SEALANTS painted on their
teeth? 1 Yes
2 No
9 DK
b. Who is this?
c. Anyone else?
1 Yes
2 No
Q.Z4a, b, NHIS, 1990
a. Have you ever heard of DENTAL SEALANTS? 1 Yes
2 No
b. Which of the following BEST describes the purpose
of dental sealants -to fill cavities, to prevent
tooth decay, to improve the appearance of the teeth,
or to hold dentures in place?
1 Fill cavities
2 Prevent tooth decay
3 Improve appearances of teeth
4 Hold dentures in place
9 DK
Q.PCB.040, NHIS, 1998
Dental sealants are special plastic coatings that
are painted on the tops of the back teeth to prevent
tooth decay. They are different from fillings, caps,
crowns, and fluoride treatments.Has [child name] ever had dental sealants painted
on {his/her} teeth?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 DK
Q.DN04, MEPS HC, 1996; 1997; 1998; 1999; 2000; 2001; 2002; 2003;
2004; 2005
What did (person) have done during this visit?
Probe: What else was done? 1 General exam, checkup or consultation
2 Cleaning, prophylaxis, or polishing
3 X-rays, radiographs, or bitewings
4 Fluoride treatment
5 Sealant (plastic coatings on back teeth)
6 Fillings
7 Inlays
8 Crowns or caps
9 Root canal
10 Periodontal scaling, root planing, or gum surgery
11 Periodontal recall visit (periodic or regular)
12 Extraction, tooth pulled
13 Implants
14 Abscess or infection treatment
15 Other oral surgery
16 Fixed bridges
17 Dentures or removable partial dentures
18 Relining or repair of bridges or dentures
19 Orthodontia, braces, or retainers
20 Bond, whiten, or bleach
21 Treatment for TMD or TMJ
99 Other
-7 Ref
-8 DK
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