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Innovations: New community water fluoridation system is ‘game-changer,’ advocates say
Sodium fluorosilicate tablet system receives NSF Standard 61 approval Innovation: The new sodium fluorosilicate tablet system is shown. Editor’s note: The “Innovations” series highlights and features leaps forward in science-based technology that can provide benefits to dentists, their patients and the public. Mulberry, Fla. — A new community water fluoridation system that is the […]
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CDC: Community Water Fluoridation
Overview Community water fluoridation is the process of adjusting the amount of fluoride in drinking water to a level recommended for preventing tooth decay.1 More than 75 years of research and experience shows that community water fluoridation is a safe and healthy practice.2 Community water fluoridation remains one of the most cost-effective methods of delivering […]
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CDC: Oral Health among Teens in the U.S.
Excerpt: The CDC’s Oral Health Surveillance Report shows that as a whole, the prevalence of cavities among adolescents aged 12 to 19 has not changed significantly over a five-year period (the percentage of those affected stands at 57%). The prevalence is higher among Mexican American (69%) and poor and near-poor teens (65%) compared to non-Hispanic white […]
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CDC: Oral Health Fast Facts
Overview Oral health is essential to general health and well-being. Oral disease can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, and learning. It can also affect social interaction and employment potential.1 The three oral conditions that most affect overall health and quality of life are cavities, severe gum disease, and […]
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CDC: Division of Oral Health Data Tools
Oral health data systems monitor the prevalence of oral diseases and the factors influencing oral health, such as risky or protective behaviors, the availability of preventive interventions and utilization of preventive services. The systems bring together existing data from multiple national and state sources and present the data in useful and accessible formats for the […]
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CDC: Division of Oral Health At A Glance
CDC’s Division of Oral Health (DOH) promotes proven interventions, such as community water fluoridation and dental sealants, to reduce the rate of cavities, especially for populations at highest risk. DOH supports state and territorial oral health programs, collects surveillance data on oral diseases, and develops and promotes adherence to infection prevention and control guidelines for […]
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CDC: 75 Years of Community Water Fluoridation
Grand Rapids, Michigan became the first US city to fluoridate its public water supply in 1945. Five years later, when the schoolchildren of Grand Rapids were found to have significantly fewer cavities than children from surrounding communities, other Michigan cities also began fluoridating and soon achieved similar results. Within a few years, cities and towns […]
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CDC: State Oral Health Plans
CDC, in an effort to facilitate the development of Oral Health Plans for each state, has identified those states that currently have State Oral Health Plans or other resources. It is hoped that sharing this information will assist other states with their plan development process. See chart below. In the absence of a completed oral […]
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CDC: About the Division of Oral Health
Our Vision A nation where all people enjoy good oral health that contributes to leading healthy, satisfying lives. Our Mission To prevent and control oral diseases and conditions by building the knowledge, tools, and networks that promote healthy behaviors and effective public health practices and programs. Our Goals To prevent and control dental caries (tooth […]
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CDC: Fluoridation Learning Online
To celebrate how new technologies can transform the public health landscape, CDC is pleased to announce the launch of Fluoridation Learning Online (FLO), a free training resource designed to build the capability of state fluoridation programs, and increase knowledge and refine skills to implement and maintain community water fluoridation. Fluoridation Learning Online contains four modules. […]
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