The ADA has consistently advocated for citizens to have the best possible oral health. The recommended level has been set at a lower optimal limit due to fluoride now being available in other products, but the health benefits of fluoridation and its bacteria fighting effects remain. The only scientifically proven health risk connected to removing fluoride, is the dramatic increased levels of preventable, water born disease that will afflict people without access to optimally fluoridated water.
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 02:32
2011 Ushers In New Recommendations on Fluoride
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has changed its recommendation for optimal community water fluoridation level one part per million to 0.7 parts per million. This adjustment will provide an effective level of fluoride to reduce the incidence of tooth decay while minimizing the rate of fluorosis in the general population.
Like most matters of public health policy, community water fluoridation is a topic of passionate debate. American Dental Association President, Dr. Raymond Gist DDS stated on record the following: “Dentistry has succeeded in detecting and preventing disease better than any other area of health care. Water fluoridation is one of our most potent weapons in disease prevention, and we want as many people as possible to have the benefits of this simple, safe, inexpensive and proven health care measure.”
