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

Introduction Dental caries remains a major public health issue worldwide, particularly among children. Pit and fissure sealants represent a high‐quality, evidence‐based preventive measure. However, ensuring the reliability of their application by newly graduated intern dental students trained through tele‐education remains an emerging area of growing interest. Thus, the current study aimed to assess the clinical success of pit and fissure sealants placed by intern dental students following tele‐demonstration training compared to traditional training approaches. Materials and Methods This randomized controlled trial involved 100 mandibular first permanent molars in 50 children aged 7 to 9 years, treated by 20 dental interns assigned to two groups using a split‐mouth design. One group received direct clinical demonstration, while the other received tele‐education via a pre‐recorded video. Sealant retention and marginal discolouration were assessed after a 3‐month period. Results There was no statistically significant difference in sealant retention ( p = 0.766) or marginal discolouration ( p = 1.000) between the two studied groups. The tele‐education group had a slightly higher relative risk, but this was not clinically significant. Conclusion Tele‐demonstration can be used as a supplementary instructional modality for training dental interns in preventive procedures, reinforcing the use of innovative teaching tools while ensuring safe and high‐quality patient care.