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David Potts is treated by James Flanagin, the only dentist in Leslie, Ark., who operates out of a small clinic in the back of an antique store. About 25 million Americans live in dentist shortage areas, according to new research from Harvard University.

James Flanagin, the only dentist in Leslie, Ark., treats David Potts. About 25 million Americans live in dentist shortage areas, according to new research from Harvard University. Katie Adkins/KFF Health News hide caption

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As opposition to fluoride grows, rural America risks a new surge of tooth decay

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Many rural counties are short on dentists, and if they lose water fluoridation, tooth decay could surge to levels that have not been seen in decades, experts warn.

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