Disease Reduction
These resources can help you share science-based fluoride facts and boost advocacy efforts.
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The general aim of this research was to determine whether cessation of community water fluoridation (CWF) increased oral health disparities, as measured by dental caries procedures and restoration costs for children and adolescents
Studies conducted by the CDC reaffirm that widespread community water fluoridation prevents cavities and saves money.
This Q&A format one-pager shares how fluoride varnish and community water fluoridation are strategies to prevent tooth decay. Learn how topical and systemic fluorides work together as public health strategies.
The April 2015 edition of the Journal of the American Dental Association features an innovative study utilizing system dynamics modeling to measure the disease reduction and costs savings of community water fluoridation in the New York State Medicaid program.