Community Water Fluoridation: How Dental Professionals Can Lead the Conversation

Patients often bring questions or concerns about topics they’ve seen in the media or heard from other sources—community water fluoridation is one of these common topics. As dental health professionals, it’s essential to address these inquiries with clear, evidence-based communication that empowers patients to make informed decisions about their oral health.

Join CareQuest Institute for a webinar that will explore the purpose and impact of community water fluoridation. Our expert panel will present the latest research and provide practical, patient-centered strategies for discussing this topic effectively. They’ll also share strategies to respond to patient inquiries confidently, foster collaborative relationships, and build trust by actively involving patients in meaningful, informed decision-making about their oral health.

Learning Objectives: 

• Analyze the scientific evidence supporting community water fluoridation and its role in promoting oral health.
• Evaluate patient inquiries and media narratives surrounding community water fluoridation by critically assessing evidence-based research.
• Apply clear communication strategies to engage patients, foster collaborative relationships, and empower shared decision-making.

Moderator

Scott L. Tomar, DMD, DrPH, Professor and Associate Dean for Prevention and Public Health Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry

Presenters

Elizabeth Lense, DDS, MSHA, Senior Science and Population Health Researcher, American Dental Association

Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, FADHA, Executive Director, Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin

This webinar will be recorded. 

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.        
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. CareQuest Institute for Oral Health designates this activity for 1 continuing education credit.        
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

All participating instructors in this program have disclosed that they do not have any financial arrangement or affiliation with persons or entity(ies) offering financial support, products, and/or services mentioned or related to the content of this program/activity.