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Official Sees Large Majority Dental Cripples in Nation
New York dental official Dr. David B. Ast told the APHA meeting that a large portion of Americans are dental cripples despite spending 1.6 billion dollars in 1955 on dental care. He warned tooth decay affects nearly the whole population, urged brushing after meals, and cautioned that regular family dental care may not prevent all caries but could prevent gross tooth loss.
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Frank Carey
Associated Presa
Cleveland
New York State
David B. Ast
Bureau of Dental Health
N. Y