Recent Fluoridation Issues
The ADA has endorsed fluoridation of community water supplies as safe and effective for preventing tooth decay for more than 40 years. Items in this section address emerging issues related to community water fluoridation.
Bottled Water
- Health Claim Notification for Fluoridated Bottled Water and Reduced Risk of Dental Caries (Posted 05/13/2013)
- Oral Health Topics: Bottled Water
- ADA Policy on Bottled Water, Home Water Treatment Systems and Fluoride Exposure
- News Release: ADA Applauds Health Claim for Fluoridated Bottled Water
National Academies of Science
- Drinking Water: Understanding the Science and Policy Behinda Critical Resource (Posted 05/10/2013)
National Research Council's Report on Fluoride
- Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA’s Standards: ADA Responses to the Report (PDF) (Posted 03/22/06)
- ADA Statement on Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA's Standards (Posted 03/22/06)
- Additional Information from the National Academies (Press Release, Report) can be found at: www.nationalacademies.org
- Statement from the American Water Works Association (PDF)
- Statement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
