This resource, developed in collaboration with the American Fluoridation Society, provides answers to some of the many questions that parents ask about fluoride and fluoridation. We’ve divided it into sections to make it easier to find the answers you’re looking for.
You may also be interested in:
- Community Water Fluoridation, a collection of statistics and science-based resources on the topic.
- New Study Shows Costly Consequences for States Banning Fluoride, a blog post with authors of a study in JAMA Health Forum summarizing their findings — ending water fluoridation could result in 25 million additional decayed teeth and nearly $10 billion in health care costs.
- Community Water Fluoridation: How Dental Professionals Can Lead the Conversation, a self-paced course to equip dental professionals with tools and knowledge to address patients’ questions about the safety and effectiveness of water fluoridation.
