The CDC recognizes community water fluoridation as “one of ten great public health achievements of the 20th century.”
Category: Endorsements
Position Statement by Alberta Health
“Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services recognize that community water fluoridation effectively prevents tooth decay, especially among people who are most vulnerable. it offers significant benefit with very low risk and reaches all residents who are connected to a municipal water supply. Therefore, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services endorse community water fluoridation as a … Continue reading Position Statement by Alberta Health
Canadian Dental Association Statement on Fluoridation
“Canadian Dental Association (CDA) supports fluoridation of municipal drinking water (at minimum levels required for efficacy as recommended by the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water) as a safe, effective and economical means of preventing dental caries in all age groups. Fluoride levels in the water supplies should be monitored and adjusted to ensure consistency in … Continue reading Canadian Dental Association Statement on Fluoridation
Should Fluoridation Be Publicly Debated?
The non-profit American Fluoridation Society explains its reasoning on why the issue of fluoridation is not something that should be publicly debated.
Position Statement by The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association
“The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) supports community water fluoridation (CWF) as an effective and equitable approach to helping prevent dental decay. The evidence clearly demonstrates that CWF protects the oral and overall health of communities. All levels of government must take steps to ensure that all Canadians benefit from CWF. Municipal governments should provide … Continue reading Position Statement by The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association
Calgarians for Kids' Health 