title: Fluorine: an essential element for good dental health.
abstract: Universal water fluoridation will have a positive impact on the oral health of the nation. The ultimate goal is to have every individual's teeth last a lifetime. Fluoridation of community water supplies provides the best cost containment public health measure known for improving the dental health of the nation's citizens.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D005457:Fluoridation; D005459:Fluorides / Q000502:physiology*; D005461:Fluorine / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009909:Oral Health; D011634:Public Health; D012449:Safety; D014881:Water Supply
chemical_list: D005461:Fluorine; D005459:Fluorides