What is Community Water Fluoridation?
Fluoride exists in water naturally. There is exhaustive professional and scientific consensus by both researchers and doctors that fluoridating community water is extremely important in preventing cavities and is completely safe.
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About Fluoridation and the AFS
Fluoride exists in water naturally. The public health initiative of water fluoridation is simply the adjustment of that fluoride to the level at which maximum dental decay benefit will be obtained with no adverse effects.
Here you will find evidence based information on fluoride and all aspects of water fluoridation including: water fluoridation and infant formula, support for water fluoridation, cost and cost effectiveness of water fluoridation, water fluoridation and the environment, the dental benefits of water fluoridation, the effects on general health, dental health, health inequalities, and dental fluorosis.
About Us
For further information on the aims of the society and our main activities, please visit the About Us section.
Common Myths Debunked
There are many myths about fluoridation in water. We debunk them all!
Education
Educate yourself about the benefits of water fluoridation – watch videos, learn about the chemistry, and more!
Quick Stats
saved in dental treatment costs per person per year in communities with fluoridated water
%
Over 209 million people on community water systems receive the benefit of fluoridated water
million people do not have access to fluoridated water in their communities
Recent News
May 4, 2017
AFS President Dr. Johnny Johnson presents fluoridation information at Meadville, PA community educational session
Presenting views of fluoridation opponents was Paul Connett, founder of the New York antifluoridation faction, “FAN”.
November, 2023
AFS President Dr. Johnny Johnson Interviewed on CNN
Robert F Kennedy Jr released a statement that on January 20th, the Trump White House will advise all US water systems to remove fluoride from public water. Dr Johnson responds in a CNN news clip.
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