Dr. Tom Giacobbi has a reminder about fluoride usage in today's society and the impact it has had for years.
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"She's on Line 2? Tell her I'll pick that up in just a minute.
"This is a reminder that it's still OK to love fluoride. Water fluoridation has reduced tooth decay by 20% to 40% across all age groups. It's one of public health's greatest success stories.
"For patients that resist your enthusiasm, you can resort to remineralizing agents, dietary counseling, or more frequent recare.
"There are currently two states that ban water fluoridation: Utah and Hawaii. Florida has legislation that's waiting to be signed by the governor.
"I would bet if organized dentistry came out against fluoride, the public would think we were up to something and insist on it being added to their water.
"Now let's get back to work. "
