The Average Number of Decayed,missing (Because of Caries),or Filled Permanent

question 3

Multiple Choice

The average number of decayed,missing (because of caries) ,or filled permanent teeth (DMFT) steadily declined from 1967 to 1992 in the United States because of:

• A)improved oral hygiene.
• B)populations residing in fluoridated communities.
• C)improvements in the design of toothbrushes.
• D)the use of dental floss.

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