fluoridation

Noun

Meaning

the addition of a fluoride to the water supply (to prevent dental decay)

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A plebiscite in 1967 was held in Charlottetown over fluoridation, and residents voted in favour. Source: Internet

IDPH supports CDC approved fluoridation programs. Source: Internet

Ripper tells Mandrake that he believes the Soviets have been using fluoridation of United States water supplies to pollute the "precious bodily fluids" of Americans; Mandrake now realizes that Ripper is insane. Source: Internet

Fluoride: a personal decisionRegarding fluoridation of Durango’s water, let’s assume that it does help the dental health of children whose parents fail to give them fluoride toothpaste. Source: Internet

Australian Dental Association President Dr Karin Alexander said the decision to permit councils to choose to stop fluoridation of water supplies represented a failure to protect the public’s oral health. Source: Internet

Australian Dental Association President Dr Karin Alexander said the decision to permit Local Councils to stop fluoridation of water supplies represented a failure to protect the public’s oral health. Source: Internet

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