Fluoridation Fails New York State

In 2013, 1 in 266 infants enrolled in the program [Medicaid] received oral health services from a non-dental provider and even fewer, 1 in 355, received oral health services from a dentist. By the time these children are in Head Start, 2 in 5 have a history of tooth decay. ECC [Early Childhood Caries or Cavities] are preventable, yet with lack of treatment end up detrimental to the daily life of a child and their future dental and overall health.



Children's Dental Health Workshop - New York State Dental Foundation