A Parent Asked,"When Should I Start Dental Care for My

question 6

Multiple Choice

A parent asked,"When should I start dental care for my child?" What response by the nurse is best?

• A) "The recommendation is for children to have a dental examination no later than 2.5 years."
• B) "Children should see a dentist at least one time before kindergarten."
• C) "The recommendation is for children to have a dental examination before first grade."
• D) "A dental examination by 1 year of age is the current recommendation."