Which of the Following Is True Concerning the Supply of General

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true concerning the supply of general dentists in the United States?

• A)The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 16% growth in the number of general dentists through 2018.
• B)Currently,about 21% of all dentists are practitioners in general dentistry.
• C)The number of general dentists in the United States started declining around the turn of the 20th century.
• D)As the number of general dentists increases,it is predicted to have a positive impact on the supply of dentists in rural areas.

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