Research shows that fluoridated drinking water can decrease dental decay by up to 40 percent. Yet over 40 percent Washington residents do not receive fluoridated water. Washington State ranks 34^th in the nation in providing fluoridated water to its residents.

WDS Foundation strongly supports water fluoridation as one of the most effective preventive oral health measures available for all citizens. Since 1998, WDS Foundation has been working with community-based coalitions, policy makers and health care professionals to educate elected officials, business leaders and citizens on the proven health benefits of community water fluoridation. WDS Foundation also supports communities through capital grants for community water fluoridation systems.

To learn more about the benefits of community water fluoridation for your community, please visit:

• http://www.cdc.gov/Fluoridation/
• http://www.fluorideworks.org/