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21st-Century Dental Public Health: Revisiting The Role Of Community Water Fluoridation, Larry Williams, Preetha Kanjirath
21st-Century Dental Public Health: Revisiting The Role Of Community Water Fluoridation, Larry Williams, Preetha Kanjirath
Journal of the American College of Dentists
Community water fluoridation (CWF) has been celebrated as a major public health achievement, significantly reducing dental caries and narrowing oral health disparities. While historically effective, today’s fluoride exposure landscape has shifted, with multiple sources contributing to cumulative intake. This article reviews the scientific foundation, mechanisms of action, public health benefits, and ethical considerations surrounding CWF, alongside real-world outcomes from policy reversals. It examines contemporary concerns, including potential neurodevelopmental risks and vulnerable populations, and calls for recalibrated policies that maintain caries prevention benefits while monitoring total fluoride exposure to ensure safety in modern contexts.
Ethical Dilemmas Surrounding Community Water Fluoridation, Roopwant Kaur, Herminio Perez, Mark Moss
Ethical Dilemmas Surrounding Community Water Fluoridation, Roopwant Kaur, Herminio Perez, Mark Moss
Journal of the American College of Dentists
Since the 1950s, community water fluoridation (CWF) has stood as a cornerstone of dental public health. However, a growing amount of public scrutiny necessitates reflection on the ethical basis for coming to a firm position on the topic. Aside from CWF, fluoride in the form of ingestible supplements has recently been identified as a concern by the US Food and Drug Administration. Indeed, it is challenging to wade through the facts, opinions, misinformation, and policy shifts. This article examines the ethical dilemmas that surround CWF through the lens of the American Dental Association (ADA) Principles of Ethics and Code of …
J Am Coll Dent 2025 92 1
Journal of the American College of Dentists
The Journal of the American College of Dentists (JACD) publishes scholarly articles, editorials, essays, and reflections addressing the ethical, professional, and social dimensions of dentistry. The Journal serves as a forum for advancing ethics, professionalism, leadership, and excellence within the dental community. By fostering dialogue across disciplines and perspectives, JACD provides readers with insights that encourage ethical, professional practice, lifelong learning, and service to the public, reinforcing dentistry’s commitment to advancing oral healthcare and the common good.
J Mich Dent Assoc November 2023
J Mich Dent Assoc November 2023
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Every month, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!
In this issue, the reader will find the following original content:
- A cover story on The University of Michigan's Gordon H. Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry.
- News you need, Editorial and regular department articles on MDA Foundation activities, Dentistry and the Law, Staff Matters, and component news.
This issue also includes two articles reprinted with permission.
- A feature from Ontario Dentist on The Challenge of False Belief: …
Why Does Oral Health In Long-Term Care Residents Matter? Talking Points For Administrators, American Dental Association
Why Does Oral Health In Long-Term Care Residents Matter? Talking Points For Administrators, American Dental Association
Action for Dental Health
No abstract provided.
Sample News Release, American Dental Association
Sample News Release, American Dental Association
Action for Dental Health
No abstract provided.
Sample Op Ed: Dental Care Supports Longer, Happier Life In Nursing Homes, American Dental Association
Sample Op Ed: Dental Care Supports Longer, Happier Life In Nursing Homes, American Dental Association
Action for Dental Health
No abstract provided.
Sample Social Media Posts, American Dental Association
Sample Social Media Posts, American Dental Association
Action for Dental Health
No abstract provided.
Sample Member Survey, American Dental Association
Sample Member Survey, American Dental Association
Action for Dental Health
No abstract provided.
Sample Resource Sheet: Connecting Patients To Care, American Dental Association
Sample Resource Sheet: Connecting Patients To Care, American Dental Association
Action for Dental Health
No abstract provided.
Oral Health And The Elderly Talking Points, American Dental Association
Oral Health And The Elderly Talking Points, American Dental Association
Action for Dental Health
No abstract provided.
Sample Interview Advisory, American Dental Association
Sample Interview Advisory, American Dental Association
Action for Dental Health
No abstract provided.
Your Child's Teeth (1981), American Dental Association, Bureau Of Health Education And Audiovisual Services, American Society Of Dentistry For Children
Your Child's Teeth (1981), American Dental Association, Bureau Of Health Education And Audiovisual Services, American Society Of Dentistry For Children
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Dental Insurance, Your Dentist And You (1978), American Dental Association
Dental Insurance, Your Dentist And You (1978), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Dental Insurance, Your Dentist And You (1978), American Dental Association
Dental Insurance, Your Dentist And You (1978), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Your Child's Teeth (1977), American Dental Association, American Society Of Dentistry For Children
Your Child's Teeth (1977), American Dental Association, American Society Of Dentistry For Children
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Dental Insurance, Your Dentist And You (1974), American Dental Association
Dental Insurance, Your Dentist And You (1974), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Your Child's Teeth (1973), American Dental Association, American Society Of Dentistry For Children
Your Child's Teeth (1973), American Dental Association, American Society Of Dentistry For Children
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Your Child's Teeth (1971), American Dental Association
Your Child's Teeth (1971), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Los Dientes De Su Hijo [Spanish Language Version: Your Child's Teeth] (1963), American Dental Association
Los Dientes De Su Hijo [Spanish Language Version: Your Child's Teeth] (1963), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Los Dientes De Su Hijo [Spanish Language Version: Your Child's Teeth] (1963), American Dental Association
Los Dientes De Su Hijo [Spanish Language Version: Your Child's Teeth] (1963), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Your Child's Teeth (1962), American Dental Association
Your Child's Teeth (1962), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Your Child's Teeth: A Pattern For Lifelong Dental Health (1961), American Dental Association
Your Child's Teeth: A Pattern For Lifelong Dental Health (1961), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Your Child's Teeth: A Pattern For Lifelong Dental Health (1958), American Dental Association
Your Child's Teeth: A Pattern For Lifelong Dental Health (1958), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Your Child's Teeth: A Pattern For Lifelong Dental Health (1956), American Dental Association
Your Child's Teeth: A Pattern For Lifelong Dental Health (1956), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Your Child's Teeth: A Pattern For Lifelong Dental Health (1955), American Dental Association
Your Child's Teeth: A Pattern For Lifelong Dental Health (1955), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.