You are giving a talk on nutrition and oral health to a group of dietetic professionals. Which of the following is included as the role of dietetics professionals in the area of fluoride and oral health?
a. advise children have their first dental appointment no later than two years of age
b. advocate and monitor the suitable use of systemic and topical fluorides
c. advise consumption of household water sources derived from community water, well water, and bottled water to ensure adequate fluoride consumption
d. promote use of systemic and topical fluorides for children of all ages
Answer: b. advocate and monitor the suitable use of systemic and topical fluorides
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