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dental screening and care  

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  • As reported in the National Call to Action to Promote Oral Health, tooth decay is the most common childhood disease, more common than both asthma and hay fever. More than 50% of 5- to 9-year-olds have at least one cavity or filing. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Health; Dental Screening and Care]

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