fluoridation /flu·o·ri·da·tion/ (floor″ĭ-da´shun) treatment with fluorides; the addition of fluorides to a public water supply as a public health measure to reduce the incidence of dental caries.
fluoridation
fluoridation,
fluoridation,
fluor·i·da·tion (fl r  -d  sh n, flôr-)n. The addition of a fluorine compound to drinking water for the purpose of reducing tooth decay. fluor i·date v. |
fluoridation
[floo͡r′idā′shən]
Etymology: L, fluere, to flow
the process of adding fluoride, especially to a public water supply, to reduce tooth decay.
fluoridation,
n the technique of infusing public water supply with fluoride to reduce dental decay.
fluoridation,
n 1. the process of adding fluoride to a public water supply to reduce dental caries.
2. the use of a fluoride to prevent caries and promote remineralization; may be by means of communal water supplies; oral hygiene preparations for home use; or topical applications.
2. the use of a fluoride to prevent caries and promote remineralization; may be by means of communal water supplies; oral hygiene preparations for home use; or topical applications.
fluoridation
treatment with fluorides; the addition of fluorides to drinking water as a measure to reduce the incidence of dental caries in humans.
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