Return on Investment: Optimally Fluoridated Water

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Providing optimally fluoridated water to U.S. communities for one year saves $6.5 billion in dental treatment costs and offers and average return on investment of $20 for every $1 spent.

  • Providing optimally fluoridated water to U.S. communities for one year saves $6.5B in dental treatment costs and offers an average return on investment of $20 for every $1 spent.
  • On average, communities with water fluoridation experience 25% fewer cavities, saving $32 per person annually by avoiding dental treatment costs and leading to fewer missed work and school days.

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