Fluoridation of Drinking Water

 

You may have heard that the federal Department of Health and Human Services has recommended a level of 0.7 milligrams per liter as optimal for fluoride in drinking water throughout the United States.

The State Board of Health, which oversees the state's fluoridation of drinking water rule, has revised the rule to reflect this new standard. The new rule was adopted by the Board on March 9, 2016 and went into effect May 9, 2016.

Learn more about fluoride in drinking water:

 

Oral Health Training For Healthcare Professionals

Smiles for Life is a comprehensive oral health curriculum for healthcare professionals and health educators. This American Dental Association endorsed curriculum is designed to enhance the role of primary care clinicians in the promotion of oral health for all age groups. This curriculum includes oral health training for all ages and offers free CME to healthcare providers.

Who can apply fluoride varnish?

Dental personnel working under the guidelines of WAC 246-814-020 and 246-815-260 may apply fluoride varnish in school settings.

Medical personnel working under the delegation of a licensed physician with documentation of completion of a training program on fluoride varnish are also qualified to apply fluoride varnish in health settings.

Community Water Fluoridation

Preventing Fluorosis

Topical Fluorides

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