By Olivia MacKenzie | Corporate Partnership and Events Officer
This week, Portland City Council voted unanimously to fluoridate the city's drinking water. Portland is the largest city in the country without fluoridation, and it shows. A recent report revealed that one in three Oregon children have untreated tooth decay. Many of those children pass through our dental clinics as their families have limited to no resources to care for their oral hygiene. We believe that proper oral health begins when you are young, so to see such rampant decay is troubling. Our Dental Director, Lisa Bozzetti, DDS, spoke out in recent hearings at the City Council in support of the fluoridation effort. We have included a link with more history on this cause and a quote from Dr. Bozzetti.
This moment will set a precedent for our area and will give all children, regardless of their lot in life, the ability to have healthier, stronger teeth.
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