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JAMA releases study on elimination of community water fluoridation

May 30, 2025
Removing fluoride from public water systems would increase tooth decay by 7.5% and cost $9.8 billion over five years, according to JAMA.
https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2025/may/jama-releases-study-on-elimination-of-community-water-fluoridation-7/
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