community water fluoridation – AZ Dept. of Health Services Director's Blog

Programs Work to Reduce Oral Health Disparities Among Arizona’s Children

By Cara Christ|2017-02-22T08:50:08-07:00February 22nd, 2017|Prevention|

Most tooth decay can be prevented through a combination of interventions like our school-based sealant program and our fluoride mouth rinse program. If left untreated, tooth decay can lead to difficulty eating, speaking, and learning in school. Tooth decay can affect anyone, but we are seeing oral health disparities continue to exist for many Arizona [...]

Community Water Fluoridation – An Evidence Review

By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:51:01-07:00September 5th, 2012|General, Prevention|

I've written a few times about fluoridation - about it being an inexpensive public health intervention and the benefits of fluoride when the EPA and HHS changed the how much they recommend to add to the water supply. But it's always an interesting topic to revisit. Recently, the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College [...]