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support for the use of fluoride supplementation based on truly extensive scientific evidence of improved <br /> dental health. <br /> Conclusion: <br /> Extensive amounts of published scientific data overwhelmingly support the use of fluoride <br /> supplementation to improve dental health, specifically to substantially reduce dental caries. Hundreds <br /> of millions of people have consumed water supplemented with fluoride and numerous studies from all <br /> round the world have found it safe and effective. Fluoride supplementation is supported the by world's <br /> leading scientific, medical and public health organizations and considered a top public health <br /> achievement of last century and part of a basic right to human health. <br /> Reference: <br /> 1. O'Mullane, et al., Fluoride and Oral Health. Community Dental Health (2016) 33, 69-99 <br /> [This space intentionally left blank] <br /> 47 <br />