(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ Columbia, MO - The City of Columbia Water Utility has been recognized for its outstanding efforts in promoting community water fluoridation. The Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) and the American Dental Association (ADA) have awarded the city with the 2024 State Fluoridation Award.

Fluoridation is the process of adjusting fluoride levels in drinking water to a level that effectively prevents tooth decay. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every dollar invested in fluoridation saves at least $32 per person per year in dental treatment costs. This makes community water fluoridation one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century.

In Missouri, 76.8% of residents receive the benefits of fluoridated water from their community water supplies. The City of Columbia has played a significant role in promoting this practice and ensuring a consistent level of fluoridated water throughout 2023-24.

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The ASTDD, a national nonprofit organization representing state and territorial public health agency programs for oral health, commends the city for its contributions towards promoting community water fluoridation and preventing tooth decay within the community. They work towards formulating national dental public health policies, assisting state programs in developing prevention programs, and providing information on oral health to policymakers.

Similarly, the ADA's mission is to support dentists in providing quality oral care to all patients while advocating for public health issues such as access to care and regulations surrounding dentistry. Their core values include integrity, excellence, and dedication to evidence-based insights.

For more information on fluoridation in water, visit health.mo.gov. The City of Columbia's efforts towards promoting this practice have not gone unnoticed and have contributed significantly to improving oral health within their community.

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