Successful and unsuccessful experiences in combating the antifluoridationists.
Local physicians and dentists can support community water fluoridation programs by responding effectively to the polemic of antifluoridationists. Written and audiovisual materials are available to assist in this effort. Four case histories and discussion illustrate how health care professionals can play an important role in the prevention of dental caries by working on behalf of community water fluoridation.
D002648:Child; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005457:Fluoridation; D006267:Health Education, Dental; D006281:Health Occupations; D006801:Humans; D008824:Michigan; D008922:Mississippi; D011057:Politics