Community Water Fluoridation And Caries Prevention A Critical Review

Community water fluoridation is the controlled addition of a fluoride compound to a public water supply to achieve a concentration optimal for dental caries prevention 1 the process of adding fluoride to public water systems in the united states began in 1945 in grand rapids michigan.

Community water fluoridation and caries prevention a critical review. Science and public health organizations have conducted comprehensive reviews that offer strong evidence of community water fluoridation s safety and effectiveness in reducing tooth decay for people of all ages. Other sources were taken from the references of the selected papers. Fluoride prevents tooth decay by preventing demineralization and enhancing remineralization of tooth enamel. 40 studies 59 630 participants.

Community water fluoridation is the controlled adjustment of fluoride in a public water supply to help prevent tooth decay i e dental caries or cavities in the community. Less than the standard rate 1 2 6 ppm results in caries 2 and if progressed fluorosis. Review of scientific literature is important to help judge the safety and benefits of community water fluoridation over time. Review community water fluoridation and caries pr evention.

Original articles and reviews published in english language from january 2001 to june 2006 were selected through medline database. Soon after dramatic declines in dental caries were. Abstract the aim of this paper was to critically review the current role of community water fluoridation in preventing dental caries. 3 according to world health organization standard rate of.

However it is now. Evidence shows the prevalence of caries is substantially lower in communities with community water fluoridation and there is no evidence that community water fluoridation results in severe dental fluorosis. For the past 50 years community water fluoridation has been considered the milestone of caries prevention and as one of the major public health measures of the 20th century. A critical review giuse ppe pizzo maria r.

With regard to dental fluorosis we estimated that for a fluoride level of 0 7 ppm the percentage of participants with fluorosis of aesthetic concern was approximately 12 95 ci 8 to 17. For the past 50 years community water fluoridation has been considered the milestone of caries prevention and as one of the major public health measures of the 20th century. 14 february 2007 springer v erlag 2007 abstr act the aim of this paper was to critically revie w the curren t role of comm unity water fluor idation in preventing. Piscop o ign azio pizzo giova nna giuliana received.

The community preventive services task force recommends community water fluoridation to reduce dental caries tooth decay across populations. 18 december 2006 accepted.