Justin Rust

Friday, December 21, 2018

Ending fluoridation linked to more caries, higher costs

Ending community water fluoridation may have long-lasting oral health and financial consequences. Researchers found the number of caries treatments and their associated Medicaid costs soared in Juneau, AK, after the city stopped adding fluoride to its water supply.


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