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KMID : 0362720000380010086
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Journal of the Korean Dental Association
2000 Volume.38 No. 1 p.86 ~ p.93
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Prospective On Prevention of Dental Caries and Water Fluoridation
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Abstract
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Water fluoridation in conjunction with wide use of fluoride dentifrices has been a major factor
responsible for the decline in dental caries during the second half of the 20th century throughout
the world. The history of water fluoridation is a classic public health program leading to epidemiologic
investigation and community-based public health dentistry program.
Although other fluoride-containing products are available, water fluoridation remains as the
most safe and cost-effective method of delivering fluoride to most communities, regardless of age,
educational attainment, orincome levels. This review deals with pros and cons of water fluoridation
and prospective analysis of state-of-the-art on issues related to the use of fluoried. An
"optimal" fluoride concentration of 0.7-1.2 ppm has been recommended for preventing dental caries
with a minimal dental fluorosis and no systemic health consequences.
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