Fluoride Resources and Literature

The North Carolina Dental Society proudly supports community water fluoridation as a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay and improve oral health for people of all ages. To help inform the public and support advocacy efforts, we have compiled a range of resources that explain the benefits of fluoride. Whether you’re looking to learn more or share information in your community, these resources provide the facts you need to advocate for strong oral health in North Carolina.

NC Dental Society (NCDS) Resources

• NCDS-CommunityWaterFluoridation-1-Pager – DIGITAL
• NCDS CommunityWaterFluoridation-1-Pager – PRINT

 

American Dental Association (ADA) Resources

• ADA Community Water Fluoridation Key Messages
• ADA Community Water Fluoridation Media Talking Points 2024
• ADA Fluoridation Facts
• Fluoride Facts for Water Operators
• JADA Fighting Cavities with Water Fluoridation
• State-Level Costs of Removing Fluoride from Community Water Systems
• Ethical Considerations of Community Water Fluoridation White Paper (CEBJA)

 

American Fluoridation Society (AFS) Resources

• AFS 5-7 Minute PowerPoint Presentation – Importance of CWF
• AFS Key Messages – Fluoridation

 

American Dental Education Association Resources

• Water Fluoridation Peer-reviewed Literature

 

Scientific Studies

• Noninferiority of SDF vs Sealants for Reducing Dental Caries Prevalence and Incidence in Randomized Clinical Trial
• Fluoride and Neurodevelopmental Hazard Modelling: An Assessment of Concentration-Response Analysis
• Children Exposed to Recommended Levels of Fluoride Exhibit Modestly Better Cognition in Secondary School
• JAMA Study (May ‘25) – Projected Outcomes of Removing Fluoride from US Public Water Systems
• Slade-OWASA-FluoridationReport-2020-02-03-signed
• Major Flaws in Taylor et. Al.’s (2025) Meta-analysis on Fluoride Exposure and Children’s IQ Scores
• Fluoridation IQ Meta Analysis 2023
• Community Water Fluoridation and Intelligence Study
• Aggeborn (2016) The effects of fluoride in drinking water (U CARE)

 

Center for Disease Control (CDC) Resources

• CDS Infographic – Communities Benefit from Water Fluoridation
• CDC Scientific-Statement-on-Community-Water-Fluoridation
• Link to CWF FAQs Page 

 

NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Resources

• ilikemyteeth – Myths and Facts
• Link to NCDHHS Fluoride Facts Website 

 

Additional Resources

• North Carolina Regulations on Community Water Fluoridation