This is #4 of 5 parts [#1, #2, #3, #4, #5] from this campaign website sponsored by the Arcora Foundation. Online as of January 26, 2022. Resources & common questions on fluoride Frequently Asked Questions What does fluoride do? Fluoride prevents cavities. It is a key part to good oral health. The recommended baseline sources […]
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Campaign to fluoridate Washington state – Part 3. Fluoridation statistics.
This is #3 of 5 parts [#1, #2, #3, #4, #5] from this campaign website sponsored by the Arcora Foundation. Online as of January 26, 2022. Fluoride in tap water for healthy communities Oral health significantly improves in communities where water fluoridation is present. Tap water with fluoride at the right level helps adults and […]
Campaign to fluoridate Washington state – Part 2. ABC’s of fluoridationists.
This is #2 of 5 parts [#1, #2, #3, #4, #5] from this campaign website sponsored by the Arcora Foundation. Online as of January 26, 2022. What is fluoride? Basics of fluoride and water fluoridation When we have access to the right balance of fluoride, it strengthens our tooth enamel and reduces decay. Fluoride is […]
Campaign to fluoridate Washington State – Part 1. Fluoridation promoters.
This is #1 of 5 parts [#1, #2, #3, #4, #5] from this campaign website sponsored by the Arcora Foundation. Online as of January 26, 2022. Fluoride in drinking water Who supports it? Medical professionals, local governments and community organizations advocate for fluoridation as a way of giving all Washingtonians equal access to good health. […]
Promoting support for community water fluoridation. Testing message effects and the role of normative beliefs
This study was published in December 2021. Background Despite evidence that community water fluoridation (CWF) protects oral health, improves health equity, is safe and cost-effective, and contributes to social well-being, little is known regarding which of these benefits should be highlighted to effectively influence support for CWF. Methods This within-participants study examines differences in CWF […]
Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation and Arizona PBS launch partnership to educate children on good oral health
The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation is partnering with Arizona PBS on an educational outreach program to promote good oral health to children in rural communities across the state. The statewide campaign will boost family involvement in good oral health practices, focusing on the importance of brushing twice a day, changing toothbrushes regularly and visiting […]
Two local water suppliers recognized for water fluoridation
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced this week 26 community water systems, including two in Cole County, have been awarded a water fluoridation quality award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The two systems honored in Cole County are Jefferson City and Cole County Public Water Supply District No. […]
CareQuest Institute Commends WHO For Adding Three Minimally Invasive Oral Health Care Medicines to Essential Medicines Lists
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health commends the World Health Organization (WHO) for the new edition of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children on Oct. 1, 2021, in which it recommended the establishment of a new section for children and adult dental preparation. The WHO’s Expert Committee added three new […]
Promoting support for community water fluoridation: Testing message effects and the role of normative beliefs
ABSTRACT Background Despite evidence that community water fluoridation (CWF) protects oral health, improves health equity, is safe and cost-effective, and contributes to social well-being, little is known regarding which of these benefits should be highlighted to effectively influence support for CWF. Methods This within-participants study examines differences in CWF support in response to pro-CWF messages […]
Spokane City Council moves forward with amended fluoridation proposal
SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane is now one step closer toward potentially adding fluoride to the city’s drinking water. There’s a consensus amongst health experts that fluoridated water benefits dental health, especially that of children, but Spokane voters have rejected fluoridation proposals three times in the past. In the fall of 2020, Spokane City Council moved […]