One of the major challenges facing meeting unmet oral health care needs is which of the following?

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Recent national reports have discussed the maldistribution of dentists and how it influences the ability to meet the oral health needs of the nation. Even when the number of dentists is adequate, the distribution of dentists remains a major challenge, indicating a need to develop workforce solutions that will address the greater need in underserved areas. The distribution of the dental workforce is placing stress on the public, nonprofit, and private sectors that provide services in the oral health care system, causing reductions in access to oral health services. Geographic maldistribution of dental professionals contributes to poor access to dental care in many areas, especially in rural and urban areas, as local programs struggle to meet the oral health care needs within their communities.

One of the Major Challenges Facing Meeting Unmet Oral Health