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In The Know with GAO Webinar - Community Water Fluoridation with Dr. Johnny Johnson

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Course overview

Community water fluoridation has proven for more than 79 years to significantly reduce the amount of tooth decay among individuals of all ages, especially those without access to routine dental care. Fluoride is naturally present in all water sources. Community water fluoridation is simply the adjustment of fluoride to the level recommended for optimal health. During this webinar, we will examine evidence-based studies on oral health benefits of community water fluoridation and dispel misinformation regarding fluoride. Course Objectives: -Clarify the misinformation regarding the inclusion of fluoride in drinking water -Examine evidence-based studies on the use of fluoride in drinking water -Discuss the public health benefits of community water fluoridation -Review ADA and CDC recommendations regarding community water fluoridation

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

1h General

Dental Temporary Certificate

1h General

Dentist

1h General

Health Access Dentist

1h General

Disclosure statements

The Florida Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ccepr.ada.org.