To the Editor:
Members of the medical staff of Miles Memorial Hospital support the continued fluoridation of the community water supply. While we are always willing to consider new evidence, a review of the literature including a National Academy of Sciences report reinforces our position.
Dr. Li’s excellent summation in a previous edition makes the scientific case clear. (“Some insight into the fluoridation,” LCN, 10/6/11, Page 11B)
In summation, we quote the position of the American Academy of Pediatrics on this issue. “Water fluoridation is a cost-effective means of preventing dental caries, with the lifetime cost per person equaling less than the cost of 1 dental restoration.
In short, fluoridated water is the cheapest and most effective way to deliver anticaries benefits to communities.”
Russell Mack, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Lincoln County Healthare,
Steve Feder, DO,
President of Medical Staff
Miles Memorial Hospital
Damariscotta
