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February ll, %Ul5
The Honorable Dan T)iCuilio
Office Uf the Mayor FB 18 2 015
321 Sth St.
Port Angeles,WA 98302 CITY OF PORTT-NGELES
CITY CLERK
Dear Mayor DiGuiiio:
This year marks 70 years of fluoridation in the US. The city of Port Angeles is among the
thousands of cities, towns and water districts all across this country that support fluoridation,
and we applaud this commitment to promoting oral health and protecting public health. Your
residents have benefited from water fluoridation for 10 years and we support continued efforts
to provide fluoridation to your residents.
Fluoridation is recognized as one of this country's top public health achievements. It benefits
people 0f all ages and incomes by helping reduce cavities by about Z5 percent over a lifetime, and
io particularly beneficial for lower income residents and those who have difficulty accessing oral
health care. VVe also know that oral health has a significant effect 0u overall health.
Many other respected health organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention,American Medical Association, American Dental Association and others, support
water fluoridation because it has proven to be both safe and effective. More than a half century of
practical application iu the {}S and countless studies validate fluoridation's safety and efficacy.
Cavities make it difficult for children to sleep, eat, learn and play. Water fluoridation has helped
make itso children growing up today are less likely tolose their teeth than their grandparents.
Fluoridation also works for adults, providing savings in treatment costs and increased employment
opportunities.
Thank you for your support of important, cost-effective actions that help improve the oral health
and overall health 0f current residents and future generations.
Best wishes,
Laura Smith, MRA BrackeoKj|}p8Ck Dr. Brian Seppi
President&CEO Executive Director President
Washington Dental Service Foundation Washington State Dental Association Washington State Medical Association
cc James Burke,City v[Port AnAc|m
Craig Fulton,City of Port Angeles
Iva Burks,CiaDum County Health&Human Services