Chemistry and Bioavailability Aspects of Fluoride in Drinking Water
1. Hexafluorosilicate added to fluoridate water is effectively 100% dissociated to form fluoride ion under water treatment conditions. Therefore in terms of chemistry and bioavailability there is absolutely no difference between added and “natural” fluoride. 2. The...
Economic Evaluation of Community Water Fluoridation. A Community Guide Systematic Review
Abstract Context: A recently updated Community Guide systematic review of the effectiveness of community water fluoridation once again found evidence that it reduces dental caries. Although community water fluoridation was found to save money in a 2002 Community Guide...
Effects of fluoridation of community water supplies for people with chronic kidney disease
On the basis of the available evidence, Kidney Health Australia has developed the following position statement regarding fluoridation of community water supplies: There is no evidence that consumption of optimally fluoridated drinking water increases the risk of...
Water Fluoridation and the Association of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Dental Caries in Australian Children
Results. Children who brushed their teeth less often and were older, male, of low SES, from rural or remote areas consumed significantly more SSBs. Caries was significantly associated with greater SSB [sugar-sweetened beverages] consumption after controlling...