PHR - 12/3000/40: An evaluation of a water fluoridation scheme in Cumbria

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Project title	An evaluation of a water fluoridation scheme in Cumbria
Research type	Primary Research
Status	Research in progress
Start date	October 2013
Publication date	April 2021 This is the estimated publication date for this report, but please note that delays in the editorial review process can cause the forecast publication date to be delayed.
Cost	£ 1,563,844.46
Chief Investigator	Professor Iain Pretty
Co-investigators	Dr Richard Emsley (The University of Manchester), Professor Michael Kelly (National Institiute for Health & Clinical Excellence), Professor Matthew Sutton (The University of Manchester), Professor Martin Tickle (The University of Manchester), Dr Tanya Walsh (The University of Manchester), Dr Eric Rooney (NHS Cumbria), Dr William Whittaker (The University of Manchester), Dr Rebecca Wagstaff (Public Health England), Ms Julie Fletcher (Barnardos)
Contractor	Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
Plain English summary	Tooth decay is the commonest disease of childhood and tooth extraction due to decay is the main reason why children have a general anaesthetic in hospital. We have known for over 90 years that fluoride can prevent tooth decay; it is present in nearly all toothpastes and can be provided in mouthwash...
Scientific summary	Dental caries remains a significant public health problem. It is certainly the most prevalent disease affecting children; the last national survey reported that 43% of 5-year-olds had tooth decay. Prevalence varied; 41% in England, 52% in Wales and 61% in Northern Ireland (data for Scotland was not ...
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