Guidance

Improving oral health: community water fluoridation toolkit

A toolkit to help local authorities make informed decisions on whether to implement, vary or terminate a water fluoridation scheme.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 23 March 2016
• Last updated: 19 January 2021 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 9 March 2023

This toolkit has been withdrawn following commencement of the Health and Social Care Act 2022.

The information contained in the toolkit is no longer current.

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[Withdrawn] Improving oral health: a community water fluoridation toolkit for local authorities

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This toolkit will help local authorities make informed decisions on water fluoridation and the process to follow should they wish to implement, vary or terminate a scheme.

Water fluoridation is one of a range of safe and effective measures to improve oral health and help reduce tooth decay in local populations.

Decisions on water fluoridation are the responsibility of local authorities and this toolkit will support their public health teams with advice and information.

Published 23 March 2016
Last updated 19 January 2021 + show all updates

1. 19 January 2021

   Updated toolkit.

2. 18 June 2019

   Added link to resources for dental teams and local authorities.

3. 18 June 2019

   Updated information on available water fluoridation resources.

4. 23 March 2016

   First published.