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WATER FLUORIDATION
Author(s) -
G R Oakley
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1970.tb116855.x
Subject(s) - citation , computer science , information retrieval , advertising , library science , business
Community water fluoridation is the controlled adjustment of fluoride in a public water supply to optimal concentration in order to prevent tooth decay (cavities). While fluoride occurs naturally in water, it is usually lower than the optimal concentration. It is an effective and affordable way to protect children, adults and seniors from tooth decay and is recognized as one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century.