Sharing Facts About Fluoride

By Erin C. Knoerl, MPH, Meg D. Atwood, RDH, MPS

Dental caries is the most prevalent chronic disease of childhood.¹ While the overall prevalence of tooth decay has declined over the past few decades, early childhood caries (ECC) still affects more than 1.5 million children younger than 6 in the United States.¹ Caries also disproportionately affects minority and economically disadvantaged populations, especially individuals eligible for Medicaid.¹ Community water fluoridation is an effective means of reducing caries among diverse populations. It is supported by most major health organizations, including the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, American Dental Association, American Dental Hygienists’ Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Medical Association, and American Academy of Pediatrics.

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