Category: Peer Reviewed Reports
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June 2023 sees the launch of the British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry (BASCD) position statement in support of water fluoridation
The British Fluoridation SocietyJune 2023First Editionwww.bascd.org Introduction The balance of evidence strongly supports community water fluoridation as a safe, effective, and sustainable method of reducing tooth decay. Around a third of children and adults in the UK have tooth decay, yet only 10% of people receive fluoridated water. Community water fluoridation is the most cost-effective…
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Family physicians as advocates for community water fluoridation
Introduction Community water fluoridation (CWF) is a safe, efficient, and inexpensive way to reduce dental cavities (also called tooth decay or dental caries) in adults and children, yet currently only 39.8% of Canadians receive fluoridated drinking water, down from 42.6% in 2007.1 However, this rate mostly captures CWF in larger cities, as it is less…
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Community Water Fluoridation Programs: Clinical Effectiveness and Safety
Community Water Fluoridation Programs: Clinical Effectiveness and Safety Service Line: Rapid Response ServiceVersion: 1.0Publication Date: March 16, 2020Report Length: 8 Pages Introduction Three systematic reviews with meta-analyses and 21 non randomized studies were identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of community water fluoridation in the prevention of dental caries, the effects of community water fluoridation cessation…
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Community Water Fluoridation Programs: A Health Technology Assessment — Implementation Issues Analysis
Community Water Fluoridation Programs: A Health Technology Assessment — Implementation Issues Analysis Service Line: CADTH Technology ReviewIssue: 15Publication Date: February 2019Report Length: 36 Pages Introduction Dental caries is a common public health problem in Canada, and it affects about 57% of children aged six to 11 years and 59% of adolescents aged 12 to 18…
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Community Water Fluoridation: Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness
Community Water Fluoridation: Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness Service Line: Rapid Response ServiceVersion: 1.0Publication Date: March 27, 2017Report Length: 9 Pages Introduction Three systematic reviews, one systematic review of economic evaluations, one metaanalysis, nineteen non-randomized studies, and eight economic evaluations were identified regarding the clinical effectiveness, safety, or cost-effectiveness of community water fluoridation. Continue to read the…
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Community Water Fluoridation Programs: Clinical Effectiveness and Safety a 2020 Update
Community Water Fluoridation Programs: Clinical Effectiveness and Safety a 2020 Update Service Line: Rapid Response ServiceVersion: 1.0Publication Date: August 27, 2020Report Length: 7 Pages Introduction Five non-randomized studies were identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of community water fluoridation in the prevention of dental caries and the negative effects of community water fluoridation on human health…
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Community Water Fluoridation Exposure: A Review of Neurological and Cognitive Effects
Community Water Fluoridation Exposure: A Review of Neurological and Cognitive Effects Service Line: Rapid Response ServiceVersion: 1.0Publication Date: October 23, 2019Report Length: 24 Pages Introduction In Canada, community water fluoridation (CWF) is the process of monitoring and controlling fluoride levels (by adding or removing fluoride) in the public water supply to reach the optimal level…
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Community Water Fluoridation Programs: A Health Technology Assessment — Environmental Assessment
Community Water Fluoridation Programs: A Health Technology Assessment — Environmental Assessment Service Line: CADTH Technology ReviewIssue: 14Publication Date: February 2019Report Length: 32 Pages Introduction Dental caries is a common public health problem in Canada, and it affects about 57% of children aged six to 11 years and 59% of adolescents aged 12 to 18 years.…
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Community Water Fluoridation Programs: A Health Technology Assessment — Ethical Considerations
Community Water Fluoridation Programs: A Health Technology Assessment — Ethical Considerations Service Line: CADTH Technology ReviewIssue: 16Publication Date: February 2019Report Length: 42 Pages Introduction Dental caries is a common public health problem in Canada, and it affects about 57% of children aged six to 11 years and 59% of adolescents aged 12 to 18 years.…
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Community Water Fluoridation Exposure: A Review of Neurological and Cognitive Effects – A 2020 Update
Community Water Fluoridation Exposure: A Review of Neurological and Cognitive Effects – A 2020 Update Service Line: Rapid Response ServiceVersion: 1.0Publication Date: November 4, 2020Report Length: 42 Pages Introduction In Canada, community water fluoridation (CWF) is the process of monitoring and controlling fluoride levels (by adding or removing fluoride) in the public water supply to…