| MECHANISM OF ACTION | The mechanism of action by which fluoride prevents caries involves the stabilization of the tooth enamel mineral. |
| OBSERVATION'S |
The ability of small amounts of fluoride in drinking water to safely & effectively prevent dental caries was discovered by researchers at National Institute of Dental Research at NIH in the late 1940s. These findings were the basis for introduction of water fluoridation, at 1 ppm, in many urban water supplies. In the past 50 years, these actions have led to a striking improvement in dental health. Water fluoridation has been noted to be a valuable public health measure elsewhere [See Lit Ref. (1) & (2)] Fluoride has been considered by the Food & Nutrition Board of the National Research Council as reported in "Recommen ded Dietary Allowances" (National Academy Press, Washington, DC., 1989, p. 235). The board "recommends fluoridation of public water supplies, if natural fluoride levels are < 0.7 mg/L" |
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