The ADA has highlighted a number of publications concerning children’s oral health information.  Their June 17 news post includes materials from the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC), where consumers can access various materials including consumer brochures.  These brochures cover topics such as oral health for infants and young children.  Other materials on the OHRC site include Publications, Topics, and the Bright Futures Toolbox, all of which can be accessed using the the list in the left sidebar of the OHRC site.

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On Monday, U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, M.D., officially re-endorsed community water fluoridation as “one of the most effective choices communities can make to prevent health problems while actually improving the oral health of their citizens.” Dr. Benjamin continued, “Fluoridation’s effectiveness in preventing tooth decay is not limited to children, but extends throughout life, resulting in fewer and less severe cavities. In fact, each generation born since the implementation of water fluoridation has enjoyed better dental health than the generation that preceded it.”  For more than 50 years, both the American Dental Association and U.S. surgeon generals have supported fluoridation of community water supplies as a safe and effective way to help prevent tooth decay.  For more information, see this April 22 news post from the American Dental Association.

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