Fluoridation: A Public Health Debate

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This paper studies the decision to fluoridate drinking water. Fluoridation is the process of adding fluoride to water. It details the development of the concept of fluoridation and discusses research done on the issue. It explains many dentist's opinions for and against fluoridation as well as the ADA's support. It also details the origins and contents of fluoride chemicals. Finally, it concludes that there has still not been a final decision on the matter.

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"Fluoridation (the adding of fluoride to water) has been a hotly debated health issue for over half a century. Some advocate fluoridation by citing the many oral benefits available through the process, heralding the betterment of public hygiene that has been achieved from the procedure's inception. Detractors, on the other hand, point out the possible side effects from the abuse of fluoridation, the health problems being experienced around the globe by countries with fluoridated water, and the indelible rights of man. Because the decision to fluoridate drinking water or not affects so many of the worlds population it is definitely a worthy topic to sink ones teeth into."

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