COES: Curing Order Effects on Sealants

Each child who has erupted, bilateral permanent molars that qualify for the study and agree to participate will have a side (right or left side) of their mouth randomized for bond that will be cured prior to sealant placement. Daily flossing and oral hygiene instructions will be taught to patients of all study groups. Sealant will be placed using a dental suction isolation system, such as DryShield isolation after prophy cup polish with pumice. No enameloplasty will be conducted.