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Why Fluoride Deserves Public Support A Perspective for public officials

What Makes This Issue Timely? . Dental disease is the

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Why Fluoride Deserves Public Support A Perspective for public officials

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    1. Why Fluoride Deserves Public Support A Perspective for public officials This presentation covers: the recent legislative challenges dental plans faced in California how dental plans fared and where they stand today as a result what current national public perceptions drove the debate how dental plans should in my view position themselves against this backdrop the five underlying principles every lawmaker should know is needed for a successful dental benefits marketplaceThis presentation covers: the recent legislative challenges dental plans faced in California how dental plans fared and where they stand today as a result what current national public perceptions drove the debate how dental plans should in my view position themselves against this backdrop the five underlying principles every lawmaker should know is needed for a successful dental benefits marketplace

    2. What Makes This Issue Timely? Dental disease is the #1 health problem facing children in most California Counties. In school-based screenings of California children, it is not unusual to find 75% of all students have untreated dental decay, and over 10% have abscessed teeth with advanced infection.

    3. What Makes This Issue Timely? There is strong community support for fluoridation. Local health professionals, non-profit organizations, foundations and community leaders are working together in local coalitions to support this proven public measure.

    4. What Makes This Issue Timely? Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, Escondido, Mountain View, Sunnyvale and Modesto have all recently opted to fluoridate after thorough reviews. The SFPUC just voted to increase its service area receiving fluoridated water. KGO Radio, Northern California’s ABC affiliate and the largest station with 1 million daily listeners supported fluoridation in an editorial that aired last month.

    5. Who Says Fluoridation Works?

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