Participants should be aware of the following financial/non-financial relationships: . Tracy J. Boehmer, P.E.: Disclosure information not submitted.. Judith A. Feinstein, MSPH: Disclosure information not submitted.. Gwen Sullentrup: Disclosure information not submitted.. Julie Boeckman: Disclosure information not submitted.
Session Description: This abstract summarizes the content of the proposed annual CDC community water fluoridation update that will be presented at the National Oral Health Conference (NOHC) 2022. The presentation will be given by the CDC Division of Oral Health National Fluoridation Engineer. Topics to be covered in the presentation include an overview of the Division of Oral Health and community water fluoridation activities. Additionally, water fluoridation basics will also be covered for those new to the topic before moving into an update of the activities completed in 2021-2022. Expected discussion includes updates to fluoridation learning online, data systems updates, county level data preview, summary of quality awards, overview of new educational materials, and additional miscellaneous updates. The session will end with a lengthy question and answer period to engage the audience.
Learning Objectives:
1. Introduce audience to the water fluoridation activities performed by CDC, Division of Oral Health.
2. Explain the basics of community water fluoridation and typical state programs.
3. Provide an update on CDC community water fluoridation activities over the last year.
