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Q: Public health dentistry is an essential component of a well-rounded dental education. Early introduction to this topic in a student's career helps produce an informed and caring practitioner who has a strong sense of community service and the needs of underserved populations.
A:
dentistry is a component of dental education. introduction to this topic in a student's career helps produce an informed practitioner who has a sense of service and the needs of underserved populations.