The American Association of Public Health Dentistry supports the HHS recommendation on community water fluoridation.
Public health officials on January 7th reaffirmed the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation while updating their recommendation on the optimal level for preventing tooth decay based on the latest science. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acknowledged the trend of increased dental fluorosis in children in the United States. To address this issue, the recommendation is to set the optimal level for fluoride in drinking water at 0.7 parts per million (ppm). This is well within the previous optimal range of 0.7ppm – 1.2 ppm that had been recommended for more than 50 years.
The American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) supports this recommendation and applauds the continued evaluation of this cornerstone public health measure. AAPHD is committed to educating the public about proper use of fluorides for preventing tooth decay, including fluoride toothpaste and the benefits of community water fluoridation.
AAPHD President Dr. Ana Karina Mascarenhas states, “Fluoride is essential for preventing tooth decay and assuring optimal oral health for all ages. The new recommendation assures we have the right balance given the multitude of fluoride sources available today to prevent tooth decay while protecting against dental fluorosis.”
http://www.aaphd.org/default.asp?page=reconfirm_fluoridation.htm
Fluoride Facts
• Fluoride is a community health measure that benefits people of all ages, income levels, and ethnicity.
• Fluoride protects over 300 million people in more than 40 countries worldwide, with over 10,000 communities and 145 million people in the United States alone.
• Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral in all water supplies and when adjusted to optimal levels, is effective in reducing tooth decay.
• Water fluoridation is the best way to get fluoride. Topical application is better than nothing but not nearly as effective as water fluoridation. Pills are expensive and all too often not administered correctly.
• Water fluoridation is SAFE! Multiple studies show that adjustment to appropriate levels does not pose a health risk for the public. Fluoride at recommended levels has been used for more than 50 years with no side effects. Visit www.www.fluorideinfor.org for more information.
Public health officials on January 7th reaffirmed the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation while updating their recommendation on the optimal level for preventing tooth decay based on the latest science. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acknowledged the trend of increased dental fluorosis in children in the United States. To address this issue, the recommendation is to set the optimal level for fluoride in drinking water at 0.7 parts per million (ppm). This is well within the previous optimal range of 0.7ppm – 1.2 ppm that had been recommended for more than 50 years.
The American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) supports this recommendation and applauds the continued evaluation of this cornerstone public health measure. AAPHD is committed to educating the public about proper use of fluorides for preventing tooth decay, including fluoride toothpaste and the benefits of community water fluoridation.
AAPHD President Dr. Ana Karina Mascarenhas states, “Fluoride is essential for preventing tooth decay and assuring optimal oral health for all ages. The new recommendation assures we have the right balance given the multitude of fluoride sources available today to prevent tooth decay while protecting against dental fluorosis.”
http://www.aaphd.org/default.asp?page=reconfirm_fluoridation.htm
Fluoride Facts
• Fluoride is a community health measure that benefits people of all ages, income levels, and ethnicity.
• Fluoride protects over 300 million people in more than 40 countries worldwide, with over 10,000 communities and 145 million people in the United States alone.
• Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral in all water supplies and when adjusted to optimal levels, is effective in reducing tooth decay.
• Water fluoridation is the best way to get fluoride. Topical application is better than nothing but not nearly as effective as water fluoridation. Pills are expensive and all too often not administered correctly.
• Water fluoridation is SAFE! Multiple studies show that adjustment to appropriate levels does not pose a health risk for the public. Fluoride at recommended levels has been used for more than 50 years with no side effects. Visit www.www.fluorideinfor.org for more information.