Surgeon General Officially Endorses Community Water
Fluoridation
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin on April 22, 2013 officially
endorsed community water fluoridation as “one of the most effective choices
communities can make to prevent health problems while actually improving the
oral health of their citizens.”
Dr. Benjamin made her endorsement in a letter sent to the
National Oral Health Conference being held in Huntsville, Ala.
Attendees heard the letter read aloud at the conference opening ceremony this
morning.
“Fluoridation’s effectiveness in preventing tooth decay
is not limited to children, but extends throughout life, resulting in fewer and
less severe cavities,” Dr. Benjamin wrote. “In fact, each generation born since
the implementation of water fluoridation has enjoyed better dental health than
the generation that preceded it.”
Every surgeon general for the past 50 years has endorsed
fluoridation of community water supplies as a safe and effective weapon in the
war against tooth decay. The American Dental Association has supported
fluoridation since 1950.
“The ADA's policies regarding community water
fluoridation are based on the best available science showing that fluoridation
is a safe, effective way to prevent dental decay,” said ADA President Dr.
Robert A. Faiella. “The ADA, along with state and local dental societies,
continues to work with federal, state and local agencies to increase the number
of communities benefiting from this very effective public health measure.
“We applaud Dr. Benjamin for making this public
endorsement of fluoridation,” Dr. Faiella said.
Dr. Benjamin’s letter to the National Oral Health
Conference is available online at ADA.org.
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