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Description of Resource:

Community water fluoridation is recommended based on strong evidence of effectiveness in reducing tooth decay. Community water fluoridation involves adding fluoride (which prevents tooth decay) to community water sources, then adjusting and monitoring the amount of fluoride to ensure that it stays at the desired level.

Evidence-Based Resource Details

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Developed By:

Community Preventive Services Task Force

Developer Type:

Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Oral Health

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

OH-13

Resource Type:

Systematic Review

Citation:

Community Preventive Services Task Force. Recommendations on selected interventions to prevent dental caries, oral and pharyngeal cancers, and sports-related craniofacial injuries. Am J Prev Med [Internet]. 2002 Jul [cited 2013 Feb 22];23(1S):16-20. Available from http://www.thecommunityguide.org/oral/oral-ajpm-recs.pdf

Tags:

Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Government & Policymakers, Community- & Faith-Based Organizations, Primary Prevention, Environmental & Policy, Families & Households

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/promoting-oral-health-interventions-for-preventing
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2016-06-09 15:58:28.0