The President of the Parent-Teacher Association Asks the School Nurse

The president of the Parent-Teacher Association asks the school nurse about the appropriateness of sponsoring a health fair that focuses on oral health for school-age children.Which of the following statements indicates the nurse's correct understanding of this issue?

A) "Dental problems are not as prevalent a problem as asthma, so you might want to consider a health fair about respiratory problems instead."
B) "Over 40% of children age 2 to 11 have dental caries, so a health fair that focuses on oral care is very appropriate."
C) "Children are not usually receptive to learning about dental care, so the topic is not the best choice for a health fair."
D) "This is not an appropriate focus for a health fair because the incidence of dental caries has dropped dramatically due to the use of sealants."