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fluor·i·date

(flo͝or′ĭ-dāt′, flôr′-)

tr.v. fluor·i·dat·ed, fluor·i·dat·ing, fluor·i·dates

To add a fluorine compound to (a drinking water supply, for example) for the purpose of reducing tooth decay.

fluor′i·da′tion (-dā′shən) n.

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fluoridation

(ˌflʊərɪˈdeɪʃən)

(Chemistry) the addition of about one part per million of fluorides to the public water supply as a protection against tooth decay

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fluor•i•da•tion

(ˌflʊər ɪˈdeɪ ʃən, ˌflɔr-, ˌfloʊr-)

n.

the addition of fluorides to the public water supply to reduce the incidence of tooth decay.

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Noun

fluoridation - the addition of a fluoride to the water supply (to prevent dental decay)

fluoridisation, fluoridization

addition - the act of adding one thing to another; "the addition of flowers created a pleasing effect"; "the addition of a leap day every four years"

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fluoridation

[ˌflʊərɪˈdeɪʃən] N → fluoración f, fluorización f

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fluoridation

[ˌflʊərɪˈdeɪʃ^ən] n → fluoration f

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fluoridation

n → Fluorzusatz m → (of zu)

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fluoridation

[ˌflʊərɪˈdeɪʃ/ən] n → fluorizzazione f

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fluor·i·da·tion

n. fluoridización, adición de fluoruro al agua.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

fluoridation

n fluoración f, fluorización f

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One of the main purposes was to socialize the results of prior trial studies or programs developed in the Region which tested the effectiveness of water and salt fluoridation programs.

Status of the Epidemiological Surveillance Systems for Salt and Water Fluoridation Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean/Estado de los Sistemas de Vigilancia Epidemiologica en los Programas de Fluorizacion de Sal y Agua en Latinoamerica y el Caribe/Status dos Sistemas de Vigilancia Epidemiologica para Programas de Fluoretacao de Sal e Agua na America Latina e no Caribe

Background: As part of a broader research program on community water fluoridation (CWF) cessation and implications for dental health outcomes, this study explored whether dental hygienists working in communities where CWF had ceased reported having engaged in practice adaptations, as compared to dental hygienists working where CWF remained in place.

Exploring reported dental hygiene practice adaptations in response to water fluoridation status

WATER fluoridation has brought significant benefits to the dental health of children in many parts of the North East, contrary to the impression given by your correspondent from Copeland in Cumbria, Joy Alderson.

Facts on fat and flouride; Letters

Water Fluoridation Principles & Practices, 6th Edition

A new study finds that community water fluoridation continues to provide economic benefits that exceed the costs of the oral health intervention.

Fluoridation benefits outweigh its costs

When asked why he did it, the officer responds with a question: "Have you ever heard of a thing called fluoridation, fluoridation of water?" he asks.

The great fluoride debate: scientists are analyzing the ongoing public health impacts of removing fluoride from drinking water

(Letter from Paul Langmaid, July 21) I realised that for so many years fluoridation has not been actively discussed in Wales and that there may be many people who do not know why Wales decided not to go ahead with fluoridation.

Brushing might be better than flouride; Views of Wales

"Oral Health Data," available at www.cdc.gov/oralhealthdata, offers enhanced capabilities for viewing state and national data for indicators of oral health and fluoridation status.

CDC launches new web site for oral health statistics; enhances web site for My Water's Fluoride

Researchers investigated GP surgeries in the West Midlands which has the highest levels of water fluoridation in the country.