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[ DATE ] Ed Kerwin , Executive Director Orange Water and Sewer Authority 400 Jones Ferry Road Carrboro, NC 17510- 2001 Subject : BOH review of water fluoridation Dear Ed , Recognizing that there is public dissent on the issue of fluoridation , the Orange County Board of Health ( BOH ) welcomes OWASA' s request for a review of water fluoridation . Our review plan is based on our responsibility to protect and promote the public health of Orange county while recognizing that OWASA has authority over water fluoridation . Our planned review process, which addresses the key components listed in your letter of November 3 , 2017 , is as follows : a . Secure review panel to include dental and medical experts b . Invite public comment : i . Public announcement of BOH review ii . Two -week on - line opportunity for public to provide comment c . Request the expert panel address water fluoridation and provide their observations and findings, to include : i . Address key concerns provided through public comment ( both to OWASA and BOH ) H . Reference latest science on the effects of fluoridation on all aspects of human health , including those in the population who may be at most risk of harm 1 . For example, evidence of human health benefits from public water fluoridation , especially as this pertains to oral health 2 . For example , evidence of potential human harms, with special focus on possible adverse neurologic and endocrinological effects M . Utilize public health framework in the review process d . The BOH will review the expert panel ' s report e . The BOH will submit the BOH - endorsed report to OWASA f. The BOH will assist OWASA in communicating the report to the public & stakeholders Thank you for requesting that the BOH review water fluoridation . We look forward to working with you . Sincerely, Susan Elmore , DVM Chairperson , Orange County Board of Health