As a Health Care Provider, You Have Observed High Rates

Multiple Choice

As a health care provider, you have observed high rates of dental caries requiring urgent care for young children in your community who come from low-income households or are relatively new immigrants. Which environmental influence is important to investigate first to address this concern?

A) Education levels of the children's parents
B) Removal of fluoride from community water systems
C) Eating patterns in the community
D) Ratio of dental professionals to individuals in the community