U.S. Celebrates 80 Years of Community Water Fluoridation

The United States celebrated 80 years since water fluoridation was initiated in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Join PCOH and the 100+ reputable international health and science organizations in recognizing and celebrating the amazing impact that water fluoridation continues to have. Please consider taking action to promote the benefits of fluoridation so that we can celebrate the next milestone.

Here’s three ways you can take action:

  1. Join the Statewide Water Action Team (SWAT) and notify PCOH when you hear rumblings about water fluoridation in your local community.
  2. Review the linked talking points so that you are prepared when talking with others about water fluoridation in the news.

Share printed and electronic resources with patients, colleagues, and community members so that they are aware of the benefits of and science behind fluoridation and fluoride treatments.

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