Community Water Fluoridation

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.). Division of Oral Health.

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Community Water Fluoridation

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National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.). Division of Oral Health.
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Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases among American children. One of four children living below the federal poverty level experience untreated tooth decay. ; Tooth decay and its complications are preventable. ; Community water fluoridation (CWF) is “the controlled addition of a fluoride compound to a public water supply to achieve a concentration optimal for dental caries prevention.” ; CS255648
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