All Records Tagged: Fluoridated Community Water

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors
1838 Fieldcrest Drive
Sparks, NV 89434

Telephone: (775) 626-5008
Fax: (775) 626-9268
E-mail: info@astdd.org
Website: http://www.astdd.org
Available from the website.

This study identifies state-reported barriers to the Water Fluoridation Reporting System (WFRS), a multi-state system for monitoring the quality of water fluoridation that was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Oral Health and the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors. Report sections include background and introduction; a review of the study methodology; results, including an outline of respondents, WFRS utilization, and barriers to using WFRS; a discussion and summary of the findings, limitations, and strengths; recommendations; and conclusions. The appendices include the assessment tool provided to state dental directors and a table of responses to the assessments returned by state dental directors.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, National programs, Program evaluation, Surveys

American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2678

Telephone: (312) 440-2500
Fax: (312) 440-7494
E-mail: info@ada.org
Website: http://www.ada.org
Available from the website.

These instructions and risk-assessment forms assist health professionals in screening and communicating with clients about dental caries. Forms are provided for infants and children from birth through age 6 and for children ages 6 and older. The instructions provide background information on the development of the forms; discuss factors associated with low, medium, and high levels of caries risk; and provide information about fluoride exposure, sugary or starchy foods and beverages, clients with special health care needs, and medications that reduce salivary flow.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental caries, Early childhood caries, Screening, Forms, Infants, Young children, Surveys

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20460

Telephone: (202) 272-0167
Website: http://www.epa.gov
Available from the website.

This resource provides information on national drinking water regulations for fluoride, questions and answers on actions on fluoride, and health effects and exposure source assessments.

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Keywords: Oral health, Regulations, Water, Fluorides, Environmental exposure, Risk assessment, Federal agencies

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Oral Health
4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Mailstop F-10
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Telephone: (770) 488-6054
E-mail: oralhealth@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth
Available from the website.

This literature review provides background information on the issue of fluoridation and identifies social scientific research that may shed light on the factors that influence community decisions to adopt or reject fluoridation. Section 1 comprises the introduction. Section 2 provides background on fluoridation, both as a public health issue and as a political issue. Section 3 examines a number of potentially relevant social scientific perspectives on communication and the factors influencing campaign outcomes. Section 4 discusses potentially important variables relating to fluoridation referendums identified in the literature, as well as the next steps of the research process.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Literature reviews, Federal initiatives, Communication, Community health services, Health policy, Public awareness campaigns

Center for Oral Health
309 East Second Street
Pomona, CA 91766-1854

Telephone: (909) 469-8300
Secondary Telephone: (909) 256-7005
Fax: (510) 380-6637
Website: http://www.centerfororalhealth.org
Single copies available at no charge.

This newsletter informs community and public health officials, water district personnel, and others about the progress in bringing fluoridation to the majority of California water districts that still lack fluoridated water.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Newsletters, Public health, California, Dental caries

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Available for loan.

This manual provides organizational and strategic guidance to facilitate local fluoridation campaigns. Included are two case studies of successful fluoridation campaigns—one by city council vote, the other by public referendum.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Campaigns, Case studies, Manuals

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Available for loan.

This videotape, which is based on a summary of relevant published articles, answers frequently asked questions about community water fluoridation. Topics include a brief history of water fluoridation in the United States and its importance in preventing dental caries in children and adults.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Dental care, Community health services, Educational materials, Videotapes

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Division of Oral Health
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Telephone: (803) 898-3432
Website: http://www.scdhec.gov/health/mch/oral/index.htm
Available from the website.

This fact sheet presents information on community water fluoridation in South Carolina. Topics include the causes of tooth decay, the adverse impact of tooth decay on child and adult health, and the importance of community water fluoridation in preventing tooth decay. Additional information on water fluoridation activities in South Carolina are provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adults, Fluorides, Water, Disease prevention, Dental caries, Health objectives, State programs, South Carolina

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 450
Arlington, VA 22202

Telephone: (202) 371-9090
Fax: (571) 527-3189
Website: http://www.astho.org
Available from the website.

This position statement addresses the effect of community water fluoridation on public health and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials' support for fluoridation to promote oral health.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Disease prevention, Health promotion, Community health services, Public policy, Professional societies, Adults

Iowa Department of Public Health
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075

Telephone: (515) 281-7689
Secondary Telephone: (866) 227-9878
E-mail: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/contact_us.asp
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us
Available from the website.

This fact sheet describes the benefits of community water fluoridation in helping to prevent tooth decay throughout Iowa. Cost savings and safety concerns are addressed.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Iowa, State programs

Michigan Department of Community Health, Oral Health Program
Capitol View Building 201 Townsend Street
Lansing, MI 48913

Telephone: (517) 335-8879
Fax: (517) 335-8294
E-mail: oralhealth@michigan.gov
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2942_4911_4912_6226---,00.html
Available from the website.

This report describes the objectives and activities of a statewide program to promote community water fluoridation to reduce oral disease in Michigan including the timeframes for each activity, the progress made to-date, and measures of performance. Topics include collaboration (interdepartmental agreement) between the state Department of Community Health and Department of Environmental Quality to increase community water fluoridation and fluoridation surveillance measures; activities of the Michigan Oral Health Coalitions' Fluoridation Advisory Committee; and program support (equipment grants) to help communities maintain community water fluoridation.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Interagency cooperation, Program descriptions, Progress reports, State programs, Michigan

American Association of Public Health Dentistry
3085 Stevenson Drive, Suite 200
Springfield, IL 62703

Telephone: (217) 529-6941
Fax: (217) 529-9120
E-mail: natoff@aaphd.org
Website: http://www.aaphd.org
Varies according to quantity ordered.

This pamphlet provides general information on the use of fluoride in community water systems. It includes background information on the role of fluoride in oral health, and indicates the benefits for both children and adults when fluoride is administered through the community water supply. The pamphlet also addresses safety issues, considers the positions of proponents and opponents of the methodology, notes the current status of implementing community fluoridation, and reviews ways to determine whether a community water supply is fluoridated.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Educational materials, Spanish language materials

National Association of County and City Health Officials
1100 17th Street, N.W., Seventh Floor
Washington, DC 20036

Telephone: (202) 783-5550
Fax: (202) 783-1583
E-mail: info@naccho.org
Website: http://www.naccho.org
Available from the website.

This compendium contains the National Association of City and County Health Officials' policy recommendations. Topics include access to care, adolescent health, border and immigrant health, climate change, environmental health, epidemiology, e-health, food safety, health equity and social justice, HIV and STD prevention, immunization, infectious disease, injury prevention, maternal and child health, public health infrastructure and workforce, public health preparedness, and tobacco and chronic disease prevention.

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Keywords: Health policy, City health agencies, County health agencies, Professional societies

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Family Health Services
50 East State Street, P.O. Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625-0364

Telephone: (609) 292-4043
Secondary Telephone: 609-292-7837
Fax: (609) 292-9288
Website: http://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/index.shtml
Contact for cost information.

This directory has been prepared as a resource for identification of fluoride levels in local community water supplies in New Jersey. The first part of the document contains fluoride by county and municipality; the second part contains the names and telephone numbers of water purveyors.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, New Jersey, Dentists, Directories

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Oral Health
4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Mailstop F-10
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Telephone: (770) 488-6054
E-mail: oralhealth@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth
Available from the website.

This document provides background information on the role of water fluoridation in prevention of dental caries, and presents recommendations on fluoridated public water supply systems for communities and schools. The recommendations cover administration, monitoring and surveillance, technical requirements, and safety procedures. References and a glossary are included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Dental caries, Children

This pamphlet discusses the benefits of fluoride, its sources, to whom it is beneficial, its cost, its safety, parental monitoring of children's toothbrushing habits, prevention of tooth decay, dental fluorosis, drinking of optimally fluoridated water, relationships between fluoride and cancer, how to get fluoride in communities without fluoridated water, and the availability of fluoride in bottled water.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water

National Cancer Institute
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20892-8322

Telephone: (800) 422-6237
Secondary Telephone:
Fax: (301) 402-0555
E-mail: cancergovstaff@mail.nih.gov
Website: http://www.cancer.gov
Available from the website.

This public education fact sheet presents key points and facts about fluoridated community water in a question and answer format. Questions include (1) what is fluoride? (2) what is fluoridated water? (3) why fluoridate water? (4) when did water fluoridation begin in the United States? (5) can fluoridated water cause cancer? and (6) where can people find additional information on fluoridated water?

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Cancer, Consumer education materials

American Dental Association, Online Catalog
Telephone: (800) 947-4746
Fax: (312) 440-3542
Website: http://catalog.ada.org/
$11.95 (member), $17.95 (nonmember); also available from the website. Document Number: J120.

This booklet contains answers to frequently asked questions about community water fluoridation. Information based on scientific research is presented in question-and-answer format for the effectiveness, safety, practice, and cost-effectiveness of fluoridation. Additionally, the booklet contains a compendium of national and international organizations.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Educational materials, Public awareness campaigns, Children, Adults, Parents

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This report presents data collected from a nationwide survey of states to assess fluoridation equipment and training needs. Topics include (1) reported need for new or replacement equipment, the type of equipment needed, and the cost; (2) sytem operators' training needs; and (3) states' utilization of block grant funds for fluoridation. Tables contain national- and state-level data for the fiscal year 1999-2000 and for the period 2000-2004. Estimates of the total cost to support community water fluoridation nationwide during the 1-5 year period are provided. Appendices include the letter and survey used to collect the data from states and a summary table containing information provided by each state.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Needs assessment, Operating costs, Financing, National surveys, State programs, Community based services

South Dakota Department of Health, Oral Health Program
615 East Fourth Street
Pierre, SD 57501

Telephone: (605) 773-3361
Website: http://doh.sd.gov/OralHealth
Available from the website.

This brochure for parents and other caregivers provides information about fluoride and oral health in children, with particular emphasis on fluoride in drinking water. Topics include why children need fluoride, how much they need, where they can get it (public water systems, tablets or drops, toothpaste, bottled water), and ways to prevent them from getting too much.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Fluorides, Water, Disease prevention, Educational materials, South Dakota

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Contact for cost information.

This packet is intended to provide health professionals in Montana with information on state efforts to prevent oral disease. The packet includes the following: (1) historical data on the level of fluoride in Montana's public water systems, (2) information on the benefits of fluoride, (3) a fluoride supplement schedule, (4) a list of communities that add fluoride to their public water system, (5) a laboratory chemical analysis form for use in determining adequate fluoride supplementation for private water supply users, (6) an oral health facts and figures fact sheet, and (7) an oral health brochure and early childhood caries poster. The packet also contains fact sheets and brochures that provide oral health care statistics for Montana.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Fluorides, Water, Dental caries, Montana, State programs, Disease prevention

National Academies Press
500 Fifth Street, N.W., Keck 360
Washington, DC 20001

Telephone: (202) 334-3313
Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373
Fax: (202) 334-2451
E-mail: customer_service@nap.edu
Website: http://www.nap.edu
Available from the website. Document Number: ISBN-13 978-0-309-10128-8.

This report presents a review of the scientific basis of the Environmental Protection Agency's levels for fluoride, and the adequacy for protecting children and others from adverse health effects. Chapter contents include an introduction to fluoride in drinking water and its history; measures of exposure to fluoride; pharmacokinetics of fluoride; effects of fluoride on teeth, effects on systems including musculoskeletal, reproductive and developmental, endocrine, gastrointestinal, renal, hepatic, and immune; neurotoxicity and neurobehavioral effects, as well as genotoxicity and carcinogenicity. The final chapter focuses on drinking water standards for fluoride. References are provided and appendices include biographical information on committee members, supplementary information on measures of exposure to fluoride, ecologic studies in epidemiology, comparative pharmokinetics of rates and humans, and detailed information on endocrine studies of fluoride. A Report in Brief is also avaiable.

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Keywords: Fluorides, Water, Oral health, Disease prevention, Adverse effects, Environmental exposure, Carcinogens, Medical research, Oral health

Children's Dental Health Project
1020 19th Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036

Telephone: (202) 833-8288
Fax: (202) 331-1432
E-mail: cdhpinfo@cdhp.org
Website: http://www.cdhp.org
Available from the website.

This database provides a comprehensive online compilation of court decisions, laws, and policies related to community water fluoridation from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The database has four primary sections: search, case law, state and local action, and federal action. Searches may be conducted using any combination of keyword, content type, and case topic type. Multiple state and content types can be selected and unselected.

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Keywords: Databases, Fluorides, Water, Court decisions, Legislation, Public policy

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

Using a question-and-answer format, this booklet presents general information on the benefits, safety, and effectiveness of fluoridating the public water supply. Topics include: bone health, cancer rates, dental fluorosis, overexposure to fluoride, sources and quality of the fluoride used, effectiveness of fluoridated water in preventing dental caries, benefits to infants and children, and the cost-effectiveness of fluoridating the public water supply. A bibliography is included.

Keywords: Fluorides, Water, Oral health, Educational materials

American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2678

Telephone: (312) 440-2500
Fax: (312) 440-7494
E-mail: info@ada.org
Website: http://www.ada.org
Available from the website.

This resource provides oral health information that dentists can copy as handouts for their clients. New topics are regularly added to the series. Recent topics include gum disease, tobacco cessation, oral health during pregnancy, oral health during cancer treatment, the benefits and safety of dental radiographs, and oral health care for children.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Educational materials, Resources for professionals, Children, Parents

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

Plans to develop a community water fluoridation system accessible to Hawai`i's general population was the goal of this project. Hawai`i's children have the highest dental caries prevalence rates in the nation with the lowest available fluoridated water systems. Promotional, educational and legislative activities related to community water fluoridation were facilitated through the leadership and support from a Fluoridation Technical Team and Community Task Force along with a Project Coordinator and engineer consultant. Through the development of a Technical Reference Document, a Strategic Action Plan, educational curriculum and informational packets, training and program coordination and planning were accomplished. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Training, Public health education, Data analysis, Data collection, Early childhood caries, Legal issues, Media campaigns

National Academies Press
500 Fifth Street, N.W., Keck 360
Washington, DC 20001

Telephone: (202) 334-3313
Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373
Contact Phone: (800) 624-6242
Fax: (202) 334-2451
E-mail: customer_service@nap.edu
Website: http://www.nap.edu
$35.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-309-04975-X.

This report reviews the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards related to fluoridated drinking water, examines the health effects of ingested fluoride, and addresses the question of whether the maximum contaminant level of 4 milligrams (mg) of fluoride per liter of drinking water is appropriate. The report discusses various kinds of toxicity that have been attributed to fluoride ingestion, including dental fluorosis; bone fracture; reproductive, renal, gastrointestinal, and immunologic toxicities; genotoxicity; and carcinogenicity. The report also assesses the current EPA drinking water standard for fluoride to determine whether it is protective of public health. The document is intended for use by EPA in deciding whether to maintain or revise its current drinking water standard for fluoride.

Keywords: Fluorides, Water, Toxicology, Oral health, Fractures, Carcinogens, Standards

Christine Wood
Nevada State Health Division, Oral Health Initiative
4150 Technology Way, Suite 210
Carson City, NV 89706

Telephone: (775) 684-4285
Website: http://health.nv.gov/CC_OralHealth.htm
Available from the website.

This kit contains a set of 20 PowerPoint presentation slides (including presenter notes), a pre-test, and a post-test for educating Head Start staff and parents about fluoride. Selected topics include types of fluoride and the benefits of fluoride in maintaining oral health. The presentation and pre- and post-tests are available in English and Spanish. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Head Start, Health education, Fluorides, Water, Spanish language materials, Children

University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030

Telephone: (860) 679-2808
Website: http://sdm.uchc.edu/index.html
Available from the website.

This pocket card provides information on oral health topics and is intended to serve as a quick reference tool for health professionals during well child care visits. Topics are presented by developmental age (0-2 months, 4 months, 6-9 months, and 12 months and older) and include diet, fluoride supplementation and fluoride varnish, dental caries risk assessment, oral hygiene, dental screening, and regular dental visits. Tooth eruption charts, information on well water testing, and a list of water companies in Connecticut with optimally fluoridated water are also included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Children, Well child care, Dental hygiene, Dental care, Fluorides, Water, Connecticut

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Oral Health
4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Mailstop F-10
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Telephone: (770) 488-6054
E-mail: oralhealth@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth
Available from the website.

These resources are designed to help state-oral-health-program directors plan, develop, implement, and evaluate oral-health-promotion and disease-prevention efforts. Each component describes a key element of an effective oral health program. Topics include staffing, management, and support; data collection and surveillance, the state oral health plan, partnerships and coalitions, school-based and school-linked dental sealant programs, community-water-fluoridation programs, policy development, evaluation, and program collaboration.

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Keywords: Oral health, Public health infrastructure, State programs, Program development, Program evaluation, Disease prevention, Health promotion

Mississippi State Department of Health, Division of Dental Services
Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700

Telephone: (601) 576-7500
Website: http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/41,0,151.html
Available from the website.

This fact sheet outlines the importance of good oral health and the role community water fluoridation can play in preventing tooth decay. Topics include the cost of community water fluoridation relative to tooth decay treatment costs, progress on meeting national goals to increase the number of people who receive fluoridated public water, the effectiveness of water fluoridation in reducing tooth decay, health professions endorsement, and public funding for water fluoridation programs.

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Keywords: Fluorides, Water, Oral health, Community based services, State programs, Children, Adults

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Oral Health
4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Mailstop F-10
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Telephone: (770) 488-6054
E-mail: oralhealth@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth
Available from the website.

This brochure for consumers explains the benefits of community water fluoridation. Contents include statements from the American Dental Association, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Surgeon General; information on the safety, benefits, and cost-effectiveness of community water fluoridation; and key points. It is available in both English and Spanish.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Cost effectiveness, Water, Community participation, Educational materials, Spanish language materials, Children

Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University
Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9770
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchlibrary.org
Available from the website.

This report describes a project that aimed to prevent dental caries by providing optimal levels of fluoride in Nevada's community water systems. Report sections include the purpose of the project, goals and objectives, methodology, evaluation, results and outcomes, publications and products, dissemination and utilization of project results, future plans and follow-up, type and amount of support and resources needed to replicate the project, as well as the project annotation, abstract, and a list of equipment purchased with grant funds. The appendices include sample flyers, brochures, and a script of a public service announcement. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Dental caries, Prevention programs, Final reports, Community programs, State initiatives, Nevada, Children

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

The New Hampshire Oral Health Project sought to improve the oral health of the children of New Hampshire by hiring a part-time oral health coordinator to be a central resource for preventive oral health efforts and assist the state and communities to develop community water fluoridation efforts by collaborating with the public and private sectors. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Health education, Continuing education, Information sources, Media campaigns, Preventive health care, State programs, Needs assessment

Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Oral and Health Delivery Systems
Lucas State Office Building 321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319

Telephone: (515) 242-6383
Secondary Telephone: (866) 528-4020
Fax: (515) 242-6384
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/OHDS/OralHealth.aspx
Available from the website.

This website contains educational brochures, fact sheets, and posters on various oral health topics. Topics include the benefits of fluorides such as fluoride varnish and community water fluoridation; dental emergencies; oral conditions such as dry mouth, tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer; tobacco use and oral health; oral health in pregnant women, infants, children, adolescents, and older adults; nonutritive sucking, tooth eruption, and teething; xylitol; dental sealants; and nutrition and oral health.

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Keywords: Oral health, Disease prevention, Health promotion, Educational materials, Children, Pregnant women

California Dental Association
1201 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Telephone: (800) 232-7645
E-mail: contactcda@cda.org
Website: http://www.cda.org
Available from the website.

This series of fact sheets for consumers presents information on a variety of oral health topics. Topics include amalgam, bad breath, cosmetic dentistry, dental benefit coverage, dental decay, dental implants, dental team, dental tourism, dentures, dry mouth, early childhood caries, emergencies, fluoride, general anesthesia and oral sedation, grills, grinding of teeth, gum disease, meth mouth, mouthguards, new moms, nitrous oxide, nutrition, oral cancer, oral health, oral piercing, orthodontics, patient records, peer review, pregnancy, preventive care, receding gums, sealants, seniors, smokeless tobacco, whitening, wisdom teeth, X-rays, and xylitol. The fact sheets are available in English and Spanish.

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Keywords: Oral health, Spanish language materials, Non English language materials, Educational materials

National Association of Local Boards of Health
1840 Devlac Grove
Bowling Green, OH 43402

Telephone: (419) 353-7714
Fax: (419) 352-6278
Website: http://www.nalboh.org
Available from the web site after registration.

This document addresses prevention of tooth decay through community water fluoridation as part of an effective public health intervention. Topics include the importance of fluoride, how tooth decay can be prevented via community water fluoridation, why there is opposition to fluoridation of community water, and opportunities and best practices in education, policy support, collaboration, and financial resources. Examples are provided from Manchester, New Hampshire; Burlington, Vermont, and Cayuga County, New York. Appendices include frequently asked questions, a model fluoridation ordinance, and oral health resources. References are also included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Caries, Fluoride, Water, Disease prevention, Case studies, Community programs

Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Oral Health Program
11 State House Station Key Plaza, 286 Water Street, Fifth Floor
Augusta, ME 04333-0011

Telephone: (207) 287-2361
Secondary Telephone: (800) 606-0215
Fax: (207) 287-7213
E-mail: judith.a.feinstein@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bohdcfh/odh
Available from the website.

This website lists a series of maps that provide a picture of oral health resources in Maine. The maps display data on the number and density of licensed dentists and dental hygienists by county of practice, safety net dental clinics, schools funded to provide fluoride mouthrinse and dental sealants, and public water systems providing optimally fluoridated water.

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Keywords: Oral health, Data, Maps, Work force, Prevention programs, State programs, Maine

Tracy Schupp
National Association of Local Boards of Health
1840 Devlac Grove
Bowling Green, OH 43402

Telephone: (419) 353-7714
Fax: (419) 352-6278
Website: http://www.nalboh.org
Available from the website.

This website displays state-specific resources to help local boards of health assess a community’s oral health needs and develop or recommend policies, procedures, and programs to meet those needs. Contents include state oral health program contacts, synopses of state and territorial dental public health programs, reports on children’s oral health, resources on community water fluoridation and school-based oral health programs, and state oral health action plans.

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Keywords: Oral health, State programs, Local programs, Community health, Needs assessment, Program development, Resources for professionals

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC2290 Building 31, Room 2C39
Bethesda, MD 20892

Telephone: (866) 232-4528
Fax: (301) 480-4098
E-mail: nidcrinfo@mail.nih.gov
Website: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov
Available from the website.

This resource provides information for professionals and consumers on various oral health topics, including burning mouth syndrome, cancer treatments, cleft lip and palate, developmental disabilities, diabetes and oral health, dry mouth (xerostomia), fillings (amalgams), fluoride, genetics, gum (periodontal) diseases, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, oral cancer, organ transplantation, oral and facial pain, pregnancy, saliva and salivary gland disorders, dental sealants, Sjögren's Syndrome, smokeless tobacco, taste disorders, TMJ disorders, and tooth decay (dental caries).

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adults, Infectious diseases, Mouth diseases, Dental care, Special health care needs, Educational materials

American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2678

Telephone: (312) 440-2500
Fax: (312) 440-7494
E-mail: info@ada.org
Website: http://www.ada.org
Available from the website.

This resource provides information for professionals and consumers on various issues related to oral health care. Topics include dental sealants, early childhood tooth decay, financing dental care, fluoride and fluoridation, Medicaid principles and reports, pregnancy, smoking and tobacco cessation, special needs, and others.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Dentists, Educational materials, Resources for professionals

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This policy brief discusses legislative strategies for decreasing the incidence of dental caries and associated disease, especially among children. Strategies proposed include (1) creating financial incentives for communities to develop fluoridated water systems, and (2) creating programs to increase the use of dental sealants and fluoride products through public and professional education and subsidized treatment. The brief presents background information on the burden of tooth decay and disparities in treatment among children, existing interventions for improving oral health and preventing tooth decay, and evidence of the effectiveness of community water fluoridation and dental sealant programs. The brief also discusses the context for oral health legislation, and presents information on the costs associated with community water fluoridation programs.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Children, Dental caries, Prevention programs

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Mailstop K-40
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Telephone: (404) 498-1515
Secondary Telephone: (800) 232-4636
E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp
Available from the website.

These documents provide an overview of the burden of oral disease in the United States and federal and state efforts to address the problem. Topics include the efforts of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to support state-based programs, monitor oral health status, provide education and share expertise, support prevention science and new approaches, guide infection control in dentistry, and prevent oral cancer. Stories and description of state programs that can serve as examples are included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Health status, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Infection control, Government role, State programs, Children, Families

Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University
Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9770
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchlibrary.org
Available from the website.

This final report describes the State Planning and Fluoridation Systems Development Initiative that was implemented in Oregon. The purpose of the project was to develop the infrastructure necessary to assist in the creation and facilitation of community-based coalitions that will then address the prevention of dental caries through the implementation of water fluoridation at the community level. The report discusses the purpose of the project, goals and objectives, methodology, evalution, results and outcomes, publications and products, dissemination and utilization of results, future plans and follow-up, and type and amount of support and resources needed to replicate. The report includes two appendices: a copy of a brochure of community water fluoridation and a fluoride education materials order form. A diskette with the material is included, as well. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Fluorides, Water, Oregon, State initiatives, Health care systems, Dental caries, Community programs, Coalitions, Prevention, Final reports

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors
1838 Fieldcrest Drive
Sparks, NV 89434

Telephone: (775) 626-5008
Fax: (775) 626-9268
E-mail: info@astdd.org
Website: http://www.astdd.org
Available from the website.

This series of statements reflects the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors' (ASTDDs') priorities and stance on dental public health issues. Topics include community water fluoridation, coordinated school oral health, dental amalgam, dental sealants, early childhood caries, first dental visit by age one, fluoride supplements, fluoride varnish, health care reform, perinatal oral health, preventing tobacco use and eliminating exposure to second-hand smoke, school-based or school-linked programs and services, state legislation, and using data to inform decisions and policy development. Links to information on ASTDD's policy committee; ASTDD issue briefs, position papers, and resolutions; and related resources from other organizations are also available from the website.

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Keywords: Oral health, Professional societies, Public policy, Policy development

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Oral Health
4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Mailstop F-10
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Telephone: (770) 488-6054
E-mail: oralhealth@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth
Available at no charge; also available from the website.

This fact sheet presents a snapshot of efforts to reduce dental caries. The fact sheet includes a brief statistical overview of dental caries among children and adults, a description of community-based strategies to prevent tooth decay, and a graph depicting progress in meeting the Healthy People 2010 oral health objectives. Also included is information on the impact of community and school partnerships in Wisconsin; community coalitions in California, New Hampshire, Nevada, Texas, and Utah; and a school-based dental sealant program in Ohio.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Fluorides, Water, Healthy People 2010, Ohio, Community based services, Case studies, School health services, Statistics, Children

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

These three posters discuss the benefits and cost effectiveness of public water fluoridation for the residents of Washington. Statistical information is provided on the costs of water fluoridation versus the costs of dental caries.

Keywords: Oral health, Dental care, Fluorides, Water, Public awareness materials, Posters

American Association of Public Health Dentistry
3085 Stevenson Drive, Suite 200
Springfield, IL 62703

Telephone: (217) 529-6941
Fax: (217) 529-9120
E-mail: natoff@aaphd.org
Website: http://www.aaphd.org
Contact for cost information.

This special issue discusses the history of water fluoridation; fluoridation and the private practice of dentistry; the status of and strategic plans for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fluoridation programs; disputes over fluoridation; the effectiveness of community water fluoridation in the United States; the results of fluoridation in Ireland and in Basel, Switzerland; the impact of fluoridation on dental practice; the future of recombinant DNA technology in oral medicine; and the future of dental curricula.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Conferences, United States, Switzerland, Ireland, Dental care, Genetic engineering, Dental education, Curricula, Anniversaries

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This report provides an overview of the activities and accomplishments of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Oral Health. Topics include capacity-building in state programs and in monitoring; efforts to strengthen prevention strategies; and dissemination of data, findings, and effective prevention policies. Additional sections include selected state examples, future directions, publications, and scientific observations.

Keywords: Oral health, Federal agencies, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public health dentistry, Dental care, Access to health care, Population surveillance, State programs, Disease prevention, Case studies, Reports

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Oral Health
4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Mailstop F-10
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Telephone: (770) 488-6054
E-mail: oralhealth@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth
Available at no charge; also available from the website.

This document reports on systematic reviews of the effectiveness of selected population-based interventions to prevent and control dental caries, oral and pharyngeal cancers, and sports-related craniofacial injuries. The report presents the recommendations of the task force, describes how the reviews were conducted, and provides information designed to help apply the recommended interventions locally.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Health promotion, Prevention, Dental caries, Oral cancer, Pharyngeal diseases, Sports injuries, Head injuries, Facial injuries, Community programs, Children

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors
1838 Fieldcrest Drive
Sparks, NV 89434

Telephone: (775) 626-5008
Fax: (775) 626-9268
E-mail: info@astdd.org
Website: http://www.astdd.org
Available from the website.

This resource provides information to help state, territorial, and community oral health programs develop best practices within the context of their environments. Contents include reports on public health strategies that are supported by evidence for their impact and effectiveness. Topics include coordinated school health programs; early childhood tooth decay; perinatal oral health; school fluoride and dental sealant programs; special health care needs; state coalitions, plans, and mandates; surveillance systems; water fluoridation; and work force development. The resource also provides access to state and community practice examples that illustrate successful implementation of best practice approaches. Additional resources such as definitions, criteria, and surveys are available. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Model programs, Public health services, Community programs, State programs

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333

Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348
E-mail: cdc@cdcinfo.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov
Available from the website.

This article summarizes information on the efficacy, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of fluoridation of water supplies in the United States.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Public health, Cost effectiveness, Children

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Oral Health
4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Mailstop F-10
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Telephone: (770) 488-6054
E-mail: oralhealth@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth
Available at no charge; also available from the website.

The recommendations in this report guide oral health and other health professionals, public health officials, policymakers, and the public in using fluoride to achieve maximum protection against dental caries while reducing the likelihood of enamel fluorosis. The recommendations address public health and professional practice, self-care, consumer product industries, and health agencies.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, United States, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Guidelines, Infants, Children, Parents

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Available from the website.

This series of guides for professionals highlights resources on oral health topics. Each guide focuses on a specific topic and includes selected materials and websites. Topics include children with special health care needs, dental home, dental sealants, domestic violence, early childhood caries, fluoridated water, fluoride varnish, Head Start, health literacy, home visiting, injury, K-12 education, nutrition, pregnancy, school health services, school readiness, and tobacco. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Oral health, Infants, Young children, Adolescents, Children with special health care needs, Pregnant women, Information sources, Electronic publications, Resources for professionals

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge (executive summary only).

This report reviews and evaluates public health benefits and risks of fluorides from drinking water and other sources. It deals with properties of fluoride and assessments of health benefits and health risks associated with fluoride based on human and animal studies.

Keywords: Fluorides, Water, Oral health, Dental caries, Public health

Mary Kozak
Virginia Department of Health, Division of Dental Health
109 Governor Street, Ninth Floor
Richmond, VA 23219

Telephone: (804) 864-7784
Contact Phone: (804) 864-7780
Fax: (804) 864-7783
Contact Fax: (804) 864-7783
Contact E-mail: mary.kozak@vdh.virginia.gov
Website: http://www.vahealth.org/dental
Available at no charge.

This packet includes materials pertaining to the role of fluoride in oral health. The packet contains a brochure explaining the benefits of water fluoridation; a card with the recommended fluoride dosages for infants, children, and adolescents from birth through age 16; a map illustrating the percentage of cities and counties in Virginia that have access to fluoridated water; a booklet on fluoridation facts; and four fact sheets on determining fluoride concentrations and water testing, school fluoride mouthrinse programs, preventing fluorosis, and fluoridation facts in Virginia.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Disease prevention, School health services, Virginia

Aetna
151 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06156

Telephone: (860) 273-0123
Website: http://www.aetna.com
Available from the website.

This resource provides information on oral health to help individuals prevent problems, understand conditions, and explore treatments. Topics include tooth decay, toothbrushing and flossing, fluoride, mouth-healthy eating, dental sealants, oral hygiene, tobacco, and dental visits. A parents' guide provides information on oral health in children and adolescents.

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Keywords: Oral health, Disease prevention, Health promotion, Dental hygiene, Dental care, Consumer education materials, Parenting

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

The purpose of this project was to increase the California population receiving fluoridation as a safe, effective, and cost-efficient remedy to the neglected epidemic of tooth decay. The oral health status of California's children falls short of the Healthy People 2000 objectives in most categories. The goal of the project was to achieve public awareness of the benefits of fluoridation and create a climate conducive to implementation of the new California Fluoridation Act. Successful fundraising strategies coupled with the provision of technical expertise to communities resulted in the creation of local coalitions, community education, and capital funding supporting fluoridation. As a result, three of California's four largest cities and three other medium sized communities are committing to providing fluoridation to their residents - a doubling of the California population receiving fluoridation. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, State legislation, Financing, Public health education, Public policy, Preventive health care education, Media campaigns, Public private partnership, Community participation

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This final report describes a California project to achieve public awareness of the benefits of fluoridation and create a climate conducive to implementation of the California Fluoridation Act, to increase the population receiving fluoridation as a safe, effective, and cost-efficient remedy to the neglected epidemic of tooth decay. Report sections include the purpose of the project, goals and objectives, methodology, evaluation, results and outcomes (positive and negative), publications and products, dissemination and utilization of results, future plans and follow up, and type and amount of support and resources needed to replicate the project. Twelve appendices include supporting materials such as notification information, endorsements, newsletters, press kits, Medi-Cal data, Denti-Cal data, and other public awareness materials. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Medicaid, Public awareness materials, MCH research, Final reports, State legislation, California

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Oral Health
4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Mailstop F-10
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Telephone: (770) 488-6054
E-mail: oralhealth@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth
Available from the website.

This statement offers an endorsement of community water fluoridation. It presents information on the history and benefits of community water fluoridation in the United States, including research findings, brief statistics, and economic analysis. The continuing role of public health in enhancing the oral heath of all Americans is also discussed.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Community programs, Statistics

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60611-2637

Telephone: (312) 337-2169
Fax: (312) 337-6329
Website: http://www.aapd.org
$14 (members), $25 (nonmembers).

This issue of Pediatric Dentistry contains reviews by speakers who participated in the Symposium on the Prevention of Oral Disease in Children and Adolescents held on November 11-12, 2005, in Washington, DC. The purpose of the symposium was to share knowledge and materials to improve the oral health of infants, children, and adolescents. Topics include (1) preventing dental caries; (2) the cost-effectiveness of early dental visits; (3) the acquisition and transmission of Streptococci mutans; (4) the protective role of saliva; (4) the impact of research and development on the prevention of oral diseases in children; (5) evidence-based use of fluoride; (6) the use of pit-and-fissure dental sealants; (7) xylitol, sweeteners, and dental caries; (8) diet quality, added sugar, and dietary fiber intakes among preschool-age children; and (9) tobacco use by adolescents.

Keywords: Oral health, Early childhood caries, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Nutrition, Young children, Children, Adolescents, Tobacco use, Disease prevention, Fluorides, Water, Conference proceedings

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Oral Health
4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Mailstop F-10
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717

Telephone: (770) 488-6054
E-mail: oralhealth@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth
Available from the website.

This resource provides information from annual questionnaires sent to oral health program directors in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S.-associated jurisdictions for tracking progress toward meeting Healthy People oral health objectives. Contents include an overview of the content, history, methods, limitations, permissions for use, and related links. Data from the five most recent synopses are available for generating lists, tables, or maps containing oral health summaries for each state and territory; states and territories that support an oral health program; the percentage of people with public water systems receiving fluoridated water; states and territories with a full-time dental director by year; and state and territorial trends in demographics, infrastructure, workforce, administration, budget, and programs across multiple years. The data collection instruments are also available from the website.

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Keywords: Oral health, Data, Trends, Public health dentistry, Public health infrastructure, Personnel, Health care financing, State programs, Fluorides, Water

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333

Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348
E-mail: cdc@cdcinfo.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov
Available from the website.

This resource features a series of reports published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports between April and December 1999 on 10 public health achievements, reflecting the successful response of public health to the major causes of morbidity and mortality for the period 1900-1999. Topics include vaccination, motor-vehicle safety, workplace safety, control of infectious diseases, decline in deaths from coronary heart disease and stroke, safer and healthier foods, healthier mothers and babies, family planning, fluoridation of drinking water, and tobacco as a health hazard. Critical changes in the U.S. public health system during the century are also addressed.

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Keywords: Public health, Health policy, Mortality, Morbidity, Vaccination effects, Motor vehicle safety, Occupational safety and health, Infection control, Cardiovascular diseases, Strokes, Food safety, Maternal health, Infant health, Family planning, Fluorides, Water, Tobacco use, Systems development, Oral health, Children, Families, Adults

Elsevier, Health Sciences Division
1600 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2899

Telephone: (215) 239-3900
Fax: (215) 239-3990
Website: http://www.us.elsevierhealth.com
Contact for cost information.

This report presents evidence and recommendations on interventions to prevent dental caries, oral and pharyngeal cancers, and sports-related craniofacial injuries. Expert commentaries present a vision for the future of oral health community preventive services, the need for partnerships to identify factors responsible for oral diseases and injuries, issues and opportunities in community- based oral health prevention, and activities of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in the area of oral health. Articles address committee recommendations on selected interventions, reviews of evidence on interventions, and a comparison of selected evidence reviews and recommendations.

Keywords: Oral health, Disease prevention, Dental caries, Oral cancer, Sports injuries, Injury prevention, Community based services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333

Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348
E-mail: cdc@cdcinfo.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov
Available from the website.

This resource provides evidence-based recommendations and findings about what works to improve public oral health. Strategies are reviewed and interventions outlined in three key areas: (1) prevention of dental caries; (2) prevention of oral and pharyngeal cancers; and (3) prevention of oral and facial injuries. Recommendations include community water fluoridation, school-based or -linked dental sealant delivery programs, early cancer detection, and the use of protective gear for the head and the mouth during contact sports.

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Keywords: Oral health, Dental caries, Cancer, Injuries, Fluorides, Water, Dental sealants, School based clinics, Program evaluation, Community based services, Prevention services, Children

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Oral Health Unit
4300 Cherry Creek Drive, South, PSD-OH-A4
Denver, CO 80246-1530

Telephone: (303) 692-2470
Fax: (303) 758-3448
E-mail: cdphe.psdrequests@state.co.us
Website: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/oralhealth/OralHealth.html
Available from the website.

This toolkit, a companion document to the Colorado Healthy Community Standards, Oral Health, provides information and resources for Early Childhood Councils, educators, and others working to improve the oral health of young children in Colorado. Contents include background information, suggestions for action, and resources for achieving community oral heath goals. Topics include the dental home, community water fluoridation, oral health education, work force, evidence-based interventions, and community needs assessment. Statistics and information on preventing dental caries and promoting oral health in children are included.

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Keywords: Oral health, Child health, Community health, Goals, Health promotion, State initiatives, Colorado, Children

Vermont Department of Health, Office of Oral Health
108 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT 05402

Telephone: (802) 863-7200
Secondary Telephone: (800) 464-4343
Fax: (802) 865-7554
Website: http://healthvermont.gov/family/dental/services.aspx
Available from the website.

This guide describes the value of community water fluoridation. Selected topics include what community fluoridation is and and why it is important, community water fluoridation throughout the United States, the benefits and cost savings of fluoridation, and opposition to fluoridation. Appendices include a list of national and international organizations that recognize the public health benefits of community water fluoridation for preventing dental decay, a bibliography, and a list of selected websites.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Community based services, Educational materials, Children, Adults

Vermont Department of Health, Office of Oral Health
108 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT 05402

Telephone: (802) 863-7200
Secondary Telephone: (800) 464-4343
Fax: (802) 865-7554
Website: http://healthvermont.gov/family/dental/services.aspx
Available from the website.

This guide is designed to help health professionals make decisions about the need for prescribing fluoride supplements for infants, children, and adolescents from birth to age 16. Contents include public water systems listed by town and level of fluoridation, a dietary-fluoride-supplement schedule, health professional responsibilities, and an order form for testing fluoride in well water for families with infants and children under age 4.

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Keywords: Oral health, Children, Adolescents, Fluorides, Water, Primary prevention, Supplements, Testing, State programs, Vermont

West Virginia Rural Health Research Center
West Virginia University P.O. Box 9190
Morgantown, WV 26506-9190

Telephone: (304) 293-7607
Fax: (304) 293-6685
Website: http://wvrhrc.hsc.wvu.edu/
Available from the website.

This report examines the availability of fluoridated water across urban-rural settings and relates measures of fluoride availability to national survey measures of oral health in adults and children. Contents include the study background, methodology, results, and conclusions. Policy recommendations are provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Rural population, Urban population, Dental caries, Fluorides, Water, Research, Measures, Children, Families

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This report describes a study conducted to assess the cost of publicly financed oral health care in relation to community water fluoridation. The report includes a methods section containing data description and statistical analysis, a results and discussion section, conclusions, and recommendations. Three appendices contain tables and figures with information on procedure codes, variable lists and definitions, descriptive statistics, and treatment costs. The report also includes a reference list. The appendices provide data on dental procedures codes, variable list and definitions, descriptive statistics, and cost savings.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Disease prevention, Dental caries, Medicaid, Program evaluation, Costs, Local initiatives, Texas

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Oral Health and Dentistry
P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509-5026

Telephone: (402) 471-0166
Website: http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/dental
Available at no charge.

This fact sheet presents information about the occurrence of fluoride in Nebraska water systems and fluoridation's safety and effectiveness. An accompanying sheet lists communities that currently fluoridate or that have adequate natural fluoride levels. A bookmark on the value of fluoride is also available.

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Educational materials, Nebraska

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333

Telephone: (800) 232-4636
Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348
E-mail: cdc@cdcinfo.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov
Available from the website.

This resource provides information about a tool that helps states manage the quality of water-fluoridation programs. Topics include monitoring the quality of water fluoridation, coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency, access to the Water Fluoridation Reporting System (WFRS), public access to WFRS information, and the water-fluoridation-quality award. Links to related data applications and an interactive graphic on how water-fluoridation-data systems relate to WFRS are also provided.

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Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water quality, Public health, Management information systems, State programs

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Oral Health and Dentistry
P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509-5026

Telephone: (402) 471-0166
Website: http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/dental
Available at no charge.

This packet of materials for promoting water fluoridation includes two large posters, three small posters (one in Spanish) with facts about fluoridation on the reverse side, a bookmark, two sets of stickers (2 each), a drinking straw topped by a drawing of healthy teeth on one side and decayed teeth on the other, a fact sheet on water fluoridation, and a fact sheet showing fluoridation levels in Nebraska communities on one side and a list of organizations that support fluoridation on the other. The materials present the messages "Celebrate water fluoridation" and "Water fluoridation—nature's way to a healthy smile."

Keywords: Oral health, Fluorides, Water, Educational materials, Audiovisual materials, Posters, Spanish language materials

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
Georgetown University Box 571272
Washington, DC 20057-1272

Telephone: (202) 784-9771
Fax: (202) 784-9777
E-mail: OHRCinfo@georgetown.edu
Website: http://www.mchoralhealth.org
Single photocopies available at no charge.

This statistical summary contains data on the content and access to fluoride in the public drinking water supply in Wisconsin; it provides total population counts and percentages on their access to fluoridated water. It includes data on water systems by fluoride status and deficient water systems by population. The fact sheet also contains the names of public water supply systems and sanitary districts in three lists: those that are adjusted for optimal content, those with a natural content above 0.7 parts per million, and those that are deficient and not adjusting the content.

Keywords: Fluorides, Water, Oral health, Wisconsin, Statistics