The Primary Reason Why Very Few Children Are Protected by Dental

question 9

Multiple Choice

The primary reason why very few children are protected by dental sealants is:

• A)they are not recommended by the American Dental Association.
• B)they have not been shown to significantly reduce decay.
• C)lack of public awareness.
• D)they are not effective for prevention of pit and fissure decay in posterior teeth.

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