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3 April 2006
Letter to the Editor
Sunshine Coast Sunday
Dear Editor
Majority of NSW children have no dental caries experience
“The majority of children in New South Wales have no dental caries experience, with the burden of disease falling on the most disadvantaged sectors of the community.”
“The oral health of children in NSW has improved in the last 30 years due largely to the introduction of water fluoridation, fluoride in toothpaste, and to improved diet and oral hygiene practices.”
These quotes are from a 2001 review of the Save Our Kids Smiles program, which is an oral health delivery program in NSW for those most in need.
For the benefit of your correspondent (Letters 2 April) Ron Petersen, the Australian Dental Association supports fluoridation as one of three key tools in the oral heath toolkit – the others are regular brushing and a good diet.
Martin Webb
Senior Vice-President
Australian Dental Association
(Queensland Branch)
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