Water Fluoridation as a Public Health Measure

From Volume 37, Issue 10, December 2010 | Pages 658-664

Authors

Michael G McGrady

BDS, PG Dip

StR/Honorary Lecturer in Dental Public Health, School of Dentistry, The University of Manchester, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester

Articles by Michael G McGrady

Roger P Ellwood

BDS, MSc, MDS, PhD

Technology Manager, Dental Health Unit, Manchester Science Park, Manchester

Articles by Roger P Ellwood

Iain A Pretty

BDS, MSc, PhD, MFDS RCS

Senior Lecturer, Dental School and Hospital, Manchester, UK

Articles by Iain A Pretty

Abstract

Water fluoridation schemes have been used as dental public health measures for over 50 years. This second paper in a series of three aims to provide a background to the history of water fluoridation schemes and the evidence base that led to their implementation. The article will also discuss the processes and chemicals involved in fluoridation during water treatment.

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