South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control - www.scdhec.gov
Fluoridation
- Factsheet: Water Fluoridation (pdf)
Brief two-page descriptions of health issues related to Oral Health in South Carolina, and a summary of data from the report.
- My Water's Fluoride
Information on whether or not you receive fluoridated water, maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Information is available for each zip code and municipal water system.
- Water fluoridation Overview
A collection of resources on the benefits, safety, engineering support, and other information on community water fluoridation and fluorides.
- Fluoridation Recommendations
MMWR. Recommendations for Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States. August 17, 2001/50/(RR14);1-42
- Fluoride Supplement Recommendations for children
Approved by the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
- Fluoridation factsheet
Recommendations for Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States
- Fluoridation Awards (pdf)
- Fluoridation Mini-Grant Awards (pdf)
- Grants Available for Flouridation of Public Water Systems (pdf)
- Grant Application Guidance Program (pdf)
- "Nature's Way to Prevent Tooth Decay" pamphlet in English and in Spanish (pdf)
- Water Operators
- Fluoride Varnish for Parents (pdf)
Why should your child get fluoride varnish on his teeth? This flyer explains the importance of fluoride varnishes to preventing tooth decay.
- Fluoride Varnish Manual (pdf)
A manual for health providers on how to correctly apply fluoride varnishes for maximum efficacy.
- Fluoride Varnish Application (ppt)
This powerpoint was created by Division of Oral Health staff as part of the More Smiling Faces project in 2005. It gives a brief overview of what fluoride varnishes are, why they’re important, and how to apply them.
- Water Fluoridation Talking Points (pdf)
Questions and answers for physicians and families about water fluoridation and its importance to healthy dental development.