The organizations and professionals that you know and trust support community water fluoridation because it is safe and effective. But don’t take our word for it! Here are their opinions about community water fluoridation, in their own words.
U.S. Surgeon General“A significant advantage of water fluoridation is that all residents of a community can enjoy its protective benefit – at home, work, school or play – simply by drinking fluoridated water or beverages and foods prepared with it….Water fluoridation is a powerful strategy in our efforts to eliminate differences in health among people and is consistent with my emphasis on the importance of prevention…Fluoridation is the single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay and improve oral health over a lifetime, for both children and adults.
While we can be pleased with what has already been accomplished, it is clear that there is much yet to be done. Policymakers, community leaders, private industry, health professionals, the media, and the public should affirm that oral health is essential to general health and well-being and take action to make ourselves, our families, and our communities healthier. I join previous Surgeons General in acknowledging the continuing public health role for community water fluoridation in enhancing the oral health of all Americans.”
— Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona, Statement on Community Water Fluoridation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)“During the 20th century, the health and life expectancy of persons residing in the United States improved dramatically. To highlight these advances, MMWR will profile 10 public health achievements in a series of reports published through December 1999 (Fluoridation of drinking water was chosen as one of these achievements and profiled in the October 22, 1999 MMWR). Fluoridation safely and inexpensively benefits both children and adults by effectively preventing tooth decay, regardless of socioeconomic status or access to care. Fluoridation has played an important role in the reductions in tooth decay (40%-70% in children) and of tooth loss in adults (40%-60%).”
— CDC, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, “Ten Great Public Health Achievements-United States 1900-1999”
To see the CDC's recently released the 2012 water fluoridation statistics, click here.
American Dental Association (ADA)“The Association endorses community water fluoridation as a safe, beneficial and cost-effective public health measure for preventing dental caries. This support has been the Association’s policy since 1950.”
— ADA Operational Policies and Recommendations Regarding Community Water Fluoridation
Click on the organization name below to read their statement about community water fluoridation.
World Health Organization (WHO)
American Medical Association (AMA)
American Academy of Pediatrics
Kansas Dental Association
Oral Health Kansas
American Public Health Association
American Association of Public Health Dentistry
International Association of Dental Research
Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors
National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)