Community Water Fluoridation Flashcards
1
Q
what is community water fluoridation
A
adjustment of natural fluoride content of a community water supply to achieve the optimum caries prevention whilst minimising the risk of dental fluorosis
2
Q
what is the concentration of fluoride in fluoridated water
A
typically o.5-1.2ppmF
3
Q
what two acids are used to fluoridate water
A
hydrofluorosilicic
hexafluorosilicic
4
Q
what are barriers to water fluoridation
A
objections
political barrier
geographical barriers
financial barriers
