The Primary Reason Why Most Disabled People Do Not Have

question 25

Multiple Choice

The primary reason why most disabled people do not have access to dental care is they:

• A) are unable to pay for their dental work.
• B) do not care about their dental health.
• C) are unable to travel to a dental office.
• D) are unable to find a dentist who will treat them.

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