Internet Links & Resources:
Oral Health Issues and Topics

The following Web sites and materials are provided for the convenience of our current and prospective students, alumni and interested members of the public.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Water Fluoridation Resources

This subsection of the CDC's Oral Health Web site offers background information on fluoride, as well as the frequently asked questions, fact sheet, surgeon general’s statement on Fluorideuse, and links to articles on water fluoridation.

The Story of Fluoridation

Maintained by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), this page provides a comprehensive historical overview of how dental science discovered-and ultimately proved to the world-that fluoride prevents tooth decay.

Water Fluoridation and Cavity Prevention

This area of the American Dental Association (ADA) Web site provides a quick overview of the history of fluoridation and why the ADA considers water fluoridation to be an "excellent public health program."