Use Testlet C to Answer the Following Questions

question 23

Multiple Choice

Use Testlet C to answer The Following questions
TESTLET c
A public health dental hygienist has been contacted by the local farm bureau because of a large number of worker absences caused by oral health issues. The population has low SES, is homogeneous, and does not have access to a community water supply. The hygienist decides to gather information via oral screenings conducted on a sample of the population. Findings indicate a mean DMFT score of 13.4, a mean OHI-S of 2.5, and a mean CPI of 3.1 with no clinical evidence of recession.
-What is the first line of defense to prevent future caries in this population?

• A)Daily exposure to low-dose topical fluoride
• B)High-concentration professional fluoride applications every 6 months
• C)Pit-and-fissure sealants
• D)Water fluoridation

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