Water Fluoridation

Question 1

what is water fluoridation

Answer 1

adjustment of natural fluoride content of community water supply to achieve optimum caries prevention whilst minimising the risk of dental fluorosis

Question 2

what is the level of fluoride in fluoridated water

Answer 2

0.5-1.2ppm

Question 3

what are the barriers to water fluoridation

Answer 3

objections/acceptability
political barriers
geographical barriers
financial barriers

Question 4

what are the arguments against ethical/moral considerations of water fluoridation

Answer 4

beneficial
no harmful consequences
doesnt infringe human rights
replicates situation found naturally

Question 5

what are the safety concerns with water fluoridation

Answer 5

links to cancers
bone disorders
cognitive impairment

Question 6

what did the catfish study assess

Answer 6

effects and costs of systemic and topical exposure and topical only exposure to water fluoridation