FLUORIDE: REVISITING THE FACTS

Course overview

For 50 years, the fluoridation of community water has been part of a major public health effort to reduce the prevalence of dental caries. Discusses current theory, facts to support continuation, and what long term research has shown.~Author: Judy Campbell Karpis, RDH, Ed.D. ***Course Objectives: 1. Review the history and benefits of water fluoridation. 2. Review current studies and address controversy about the use of fluoride. 3. Understand products and processes used to deliver fluoride. 4. Consider new studies needed to determine future needs and uses of fluoride.