Community water fluoridation is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century. Water fluoridation has played a major role in lowering the rate of tooth decay in the U.S.
Studies show fluoridated water prevents at least 25 percent of tooth decay in children and adults, even with the use of other fluoride products. Community water fluoridation has proven to be a safe, effective and cost-saving public health measure for preventing tooth decay.
The 70th anniversary of community water fluoridation was celebrated at the 2015 探花app Annual Meeting:
(courtesy the CDC)
APHA celebrates 70 years of community water fluoridation! (PDF)
APHA is a longtime, proud supporter of community water fluoridation as a safe, effective and cost-saving means of preventing tooth decay. For example:
A sampling of APHA policy statements on fluoridation:
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