News and Reports
Article: Science Makes a Case for Fluoridation
A May 2013 article in with Portland Tribune written by Dr Virginia Feldman, a pediatrician in Oregon, discusses the science behind supporting community water fluoridation.[...]
Grassroots Advocacy Efforts Protect Community Water Fluoridation
The remarkable grassroots advocacy efforts of Dr Johnny Johnson, a pediatric dentist in Florida, are highlighted in the January/February 2013 issue of Today’s FDA (Florida[...]
Delta Dental Survey Studies Public Perceptions of Fluoridated Water
The 2013 Delta Dental Children’s Oral Health Survey highlights that approximately 60% of parents and other guardians of children say they are more likely to[...]
U.S. Surgeon General Endorses Community Water Fluoridation
U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, MD officially endorsed community water fluoridation on April 22, 2013 as “one of the most effective choices communities can make[...]
St Croix Falls Restores Water Fluoridation
A split city council vote in St Croix Falls, MN on April 8, 2013 was broken by Mayor Brian Biesi casting the deciding vote in favor of restoring water fluoridation. This vote reversed the previous decision made by the city council on February 11 to discontinue community water fluoridation.
Report: Falling Short: Most States Lag On Dental Sealants
Dental care remains the greatest unmet health need among U.S. children, especially for low-income children, who are almost twice as likely to develop cavities as[...]
Dental Decay – A Silent Epidemic
Dental decay, unfortunately is common in children, especially in low-income families. “Cavities are a silent epidemic, and they’re the No. 1 chronic infections disease in[...]
Fluoridation cheaper than dental remedies
A recent editorial supports fluoridation as the “best choice for Missouri residents”. Research shows that fluoridation is cost-effective and stops dental decay. Fluoride increases access to improved[...]
Fluoridation is Cost Effective and Backed by Science
Ormond Beach has had fluoridated water for decades skeptics yet the city may have a referendum on the issue. Community water fluoridation is cost effective[...]
Grants Promote Oral Health in New Jersey School
The Oral Health Education Initiative provides grants through Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation to promote oral health in schools where “poor oral hygiene is often[...]
