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Water Fluoridation: Department of Health   Rhode Island Department of Health State of Rhode Island Department of Health Skip to content | Skip to navigation | Mobile Menu Mobile Search RSS Twitter Facebook YouTube Select Language▼ A to Z Search Home About Us Diseases Health & Wellness Food, Water & Environment Birth, Death & Marriage Records Laboratory Testing Licensing Home About Us Diseases Health & Wellness Food, Water & Environment Birth, Death & Marriage Records Laboratory Testing Licensing Oral Health About Dental Filling Materials Injury Prevention & Response Oral Health and Nutrition Oral Health Careers Oral Hygiene Licensing Sealants Water Fluoridation Information for Caregivers Dental Professionals Older Adults Parents School Nurses & Teachers Rhode Island Data School Oral Health Survey Programs Oral Health Program Services Dental Safety Net Seal RI! 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Publications Regulations Partners American Dental Assistants Association American Dental Association American Dental Education Association American Dental Hygienists Association CareLink Mobile Dentistry CDC, Division of Oral Health Rhode Island Dental Assistants Association Rhode Island Dental Association Rhode Island Dental Hygienists Association Rhode Island Department of Education Rhode Island Oral Health Commission RI Kids Count Fluoridation Map Click on this map to see areas with community water fluoridation. We can help you. . . Find Dental care Find Age 1 Dental Champions Fluoride has made teeth stronger in Rhode Island for 70 years! In many communities across the state, tap water is boosted with cavity-fighting power. Does your drinking water fight cavities? Look up the fluoridation status of your community by checking out this map or go to the CDC site, My Water’s Fluoride. × Water Fluoridation Fluoride is a natural compound that contains fluorine. It occurs naturally in water, though rarely at the optimal level to protect teeth. more Community Water Fluoridation General Information more Fluoride added to community drinking water (at a concentration of 0.7 parts per million) has been shown to be a safe, inexpensive, and extremely effective method of preventing tooth decay. more Community water fluoridation has been around for more than 60 years and has helped millions of people fight tooth decay. Because of its safety, effectiveness, and low cost, fluoride was named one of the top 10 great public health interventions by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). more In Rhode Island, approximately 80% of the population on public water receives fluoridated water. Find out if your water supplier provides fluoridated water. Benefits Community water fluoridation benefits everyone in the community, regardless of age and socioeconomic status. more Community water fluoridation provides protection against tooth decay in populations with limited access to prevention services. For every dollar spent on community water fluoridation, up to $38 is saved in treatment costs for tooth decay. more Safety Continued research has confirmed the safety of fluoridated water as an effective public health practice. The Rhode Island Department of Health has developed a document on the safety and effectiveness of community water. more Community Water Fluoridation is recognized as a beneficial public health practice by the Centers for Disease Control and American Dental Association along with over 100 national and international organizations. more Anti-fluoride groups often circulate various claims that are false, unproven or misleading. more For Water Operators Water operators are partners in oral health as they play a critical role in safe and effective community water fluoridation. MORE The CDC provides a free training course through Fluoridation Learning Online (FLO). Contact the Oral Health Program for assistance obtaining continuing education credits. Other Source of Drinking Water Private wells Well water may have naturally occurring fluoride and should be tested for fluoride content to determine if fluoride supplements should be prescribed by the child’s physician or dentist. Fluoride testing must be conducted at a state-certified laboratory. more Bottled water Although most bottled water contains very low levels of fluoride, it is important to note that some brands may contain optimal or higher levels. Water labeled as purified, distilled, deionized, demineralized, or produced through reverse osmosis are always low in fluoride. Because there currently is no requirement to display the fluoride levels on bottle labels, you may want to consult an oral health professional to determine if you or your family need fluoride supplements to prevent tooth decay. More Flouridation - One of 10 Ways We Beat Disease American Fluoridation Society Centers for Disease Control American Academy of Pediatrics American Dental Association Children’s Dental Health Project Contact Us Jobs Funding Opportunities Services Data Public Records Requests Programs Topics News Information for . . . 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