Where Are All The Dentists Analysis

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In the article, “Where Are All the Dentists?”, Kristin Lewis explains that millions of don't have to dental care, so mobile dentists are on the job. Across America, there are many people that don't have access to dental care. There are even places that don't have dentists at all, called dental deserts. To a lot of people, dentists are expensive, being a financial burden to families. But, there is a solution. Dentists have set up clinics that can move around to rural and unpopulated areas. Mobile clinics are helping many people get dental healthcare when they need

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