From the Front Line
Maternal Fluoride & Children’s IQ
September 12, 2019
Fluoride in water is an important way to prevent tooth decay, which causes millions of lost hours of work and school each year. We know from seven decades of scientific research that an optimal level of fluoride in water is safe and effective in preventing tooth decay by at least 25% in… » Read Full Post
AAP continues to recommend fluoride following new study on maternal intake and child IQ
August 19, 2019
A new study published by JAMA Pediatrics on August 19, 2019, “Association Between Maternal Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy and IQ Scores in Offspring in Canada”, found maternal exposure to higher levels of fluoride during pregnancy was associated with lower IQ scores in children aged 3 to 4 years. The study… » Read Full Post
What You Need to Know About Fluorosis Today
April 26, 2019
Fluoride is an important mineral, especially for children. Our mouths contain bacteria that use sugars in the foods we eat and the beverages we drink to produce an acid that harms our teeth. Fluoride protects our teeth. But too much fluoride can cause something called dental fluorosis. Dental fluorosis is… » Read Full Post
Thank Your Water Utility Operator
April 12, 2019
Water utility personnel are the unsung heroes of public health. The important work they do ensures that we have clean, safe drinking water. Where fluoridated, that water supply helps reduce dental disease for children and adults by as much as 25%. Utility operators don’t receive a lot of recognition for… » Read Full Post
Helpful Lessons from CWF Referenda
February 21, 2019
Usually, community water fluoridation (CWF) is a policy adopted by a vote of a city council, a water utility board or another local governing entity. Yet, occasionally, CWF is placed on an election ballot and referred to voters, who decide the issue. Two recent studies offer helpful insights about CWF… » Read Full Post
How Fluoridation Works Graphics Updated!
January 24, 2019
The Campaign for Dental Health (CDH) is happy to announce that the How Fluoridation Works poster and graphic have been updated with new images and are available in both Spanish and English! And now a new format is available that allows for printing of full-size, 18x24 posters! These resources compliment the How Fluoride… » Read Full Post
Sugar Bites – A Tool Educating Parents About Healthy Toddler Drinks
January 11, 2019
Guest blog post by Diane Dooley, MD, FAAP & Ali Uscilka, Executive Director, Healthy and Active Before 5 Although most parents realize that soda is not a healthy option for their kids many have no idea just how much sugar is in the beverages they serve to children. Sugary drinks… » Read Full Post
More Evidence that Ending Fluoridation Backfires
December 21, 2018
In recent years, a number of communities have considered whether to start or continue adding fluoride to their local drinking water—the process known as “community water fluoridation” (CWF). The good news is that roughly 80% of them decided in favor of CWF in 2017. The bad news is that in… » Read Full Post
Improving Oral Health for Pregnant Women
December 18, 2018
Plenty of evidence shows that oral health is important during pregnancy. A recent report by the Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP) calls more attention to this, explaining that a pregnant woman with healthy teeth and gums can also put her newborn on a path to good oral health. The CDHP… » Read Full Post
Why should dental professionals talk about tobacco?
December 14, 2018
Tobacco is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing 480,000 users each year. Over 15% of adults and nearly 20% of youth in the US are current tobacco users, and 2 in 5 children are regularly exposed to tobacco smoke. Smoking, use of smokeless tobacco products, and… » Read Full Post
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