MDH Oral Health Update - HHS Announces Fluoridation Adjustment
Minnesota Department of Health sent this bulletin at 04/30/2015 01:49 PM CDT
As you may be aware, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its final recommendation for the optimal fluoride level in drinking water to prevent tooth decay on Monday, April 27, 2015. Merry Jo Thoele, the MDH Oral Health Program Director, and David Rindal, Senior Engineer in the MDH Drinking Water Protection Section, were in the audience when the Deputy Surgeon General Rear Admiral Dr. Boris Lushniak made the announcement at the opening ceremony of the National Oral Health Conference in Kansas City, Missouri.
Dr. Lushniak stated, “While additional sources of fluoride are more widely used than they were in 1962, the need for community water fluoridation still continues. Community water fluoridation continues to reduce tooth decay in children and adults beyond that provided by using only toothpaste and other fluoride-containing products.”
Both the Drinking Water Protection Section and the Oral Health Program of MDH were prepared for this announcement and will be addressing the rules change needed for community water supply operators to implement the new recommendation. The Oral Health Program will soon be updating its website with more information about fluoridation and oral health.
Below are some links and resources that may be helpful to you:
Minnesota Oral Health Program
oralhealth@state.mn.us
http://www.health.state.mn.us/oralhealth/
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