South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

We promote and protect the health of the public and the environment.

• Advisory Council & Coalition
• Curricula
• Data & Reports
• Early Childhood
• Fluoridation
• Infection Control
• Oral Cancer
• Pregnancy
• School Programs
• Screenings
• Sealants
• Special Healthcare Needs
• State Oral Health Plan

Fluoridation

• South Carolina and Community Water Fluoridation (pdf)
  Brief two-page descriptions of health issues related to Oral Health in South Carolina, and a summary of data from the report.
• My Water's Fluoride
  Information on whether or not you receive fluoridated water, maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Information is available for each zip code and municipal water system.
• Water fluoridation Overview
  A collection of resources on the benefits, safety, engineering support, and other information on community water fluoridation and fluorides.
• Fluoridation Recommendations
  MMWR. Recommendations for Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States. August 17, 2001/50/(RR14);1-42
• Fluoride Supplement Recommendations for children
  Approved by the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
• Surgeon General's Statement on Community Water Fluoridation
  Recommendations for Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States
• Fluoridation Mini-Grant Awards (pdf)
• "Nature's Way to Prevent Tooth Decay" pamphlet
• Water Operators
  • Water Fluoridation in SC: Fluorosilicic Acid (H2SiF6) (pdf)
  • Water Fluoridation in SC: Sodium Fluorosilicate and Sodium Fluoride (NaSiF6) (pdf)
• Fluoride Varnish for Parents (pdf)
  Why should your child get fluoride varnish on his teeth? This flyer explains the importance of fluoride varnishes to preventing tooth decay.
  
• Fluoride Varnish Manual (pdf)
  A manual for health providers on how to correctly apply fluoride varnishes for maximum efficacy.
• Fluoride Varnish Application (ppt)
  This powerpoint was created by Division of Oral Health staff as part of the More Smiling Faces project in 2005. It gives a brief overview of what fluoride varnishes are, why they’re important, and how to apply them.
• ADA Fluoridation Facts
  Fluoridation Facts contains answers to frequently asked questions regarding community water fluoridation.