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Healthwach: when do kids need to go to the dentist

Posted: 02.04.2010 at 11:42 PM

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It's all in the family when it comes to dental visits. A new study shows 86% of kids get a dental exam when their parents do as well. If the parents don't see a dentist the number drops to 64%. The American Dental Association recommends children see a dentist by their first birthday.

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