Feature
April JADA evaluates water fluoridation benefits, impact of discontinuation
-
By
-
April 6, 2026
-
3 min
-
1
Community water fluoridation reduces caries by about 25%.
-
2
Fluoridation is cost-effective compared to treatment costs without it.
-
3
Accessible to all age groups without the need for dental visits.
-
4
Halting fluoridation leads to higher caries rates.
-
5
Article published in JADA discusses significant research from 2014 to
-
6
Authors emphasize overwhelming evidence supports fluoridation's safety and effectiveness.