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10 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> 141EALTH DEPARTMENT <br /> Improving health. inspiring change. <br /> ➢ The NC Department of Health and Human Services Oral Health Section <br /> supports and provides educational material for fluoridation of community <br /> water. To view these materials visit : <br /> https : //www2 . ncdhhs . gov/dph/oralhealth/education/index . htm <br /> The Orange County Board of Health agrees with the vast amount of evidence <br /> provided by accredited local , state , and federal agencies . After 70 years of practice , <br /> we know and believe that : <br /> ➢ Fluoride is recognized as an important nutrient for healthy teeth . <br /> ➢ Fluoridation of community water is the most cost effective method to prevent <br /> tooth decay . <br /> ➢ Fluoridation is an important public health measure and modest community- <br /> wide investment that benefits everyone . <br /> We are glad that OWASA plans to continue fluoridation of the water system , <br /> introducing new safeguards to continue to prevent excess fluoridation , as soon as <br /> possible . <br /> Sincerely , <br /> Liska Lackey , RN <br /> Board Chair <br /> dmm� A (xrte� <br /> Susan Elmore , MS , DVM , DACVP , DABT , FIATP <br /> Board Vice-Chair <br /> 919 . 245 . 2400 _ 2501 Homestead Rd Chapel Hill , NC 27516 orangecountync . gov <br />