From Mapping to Impact:Is Community Water Fluoridation Delivering for NZ

Following the Fluoridation of Drinking Water Amendment Act 2021, there is an opportunity to assess not only national coverage, but how effectively community water fluoridation is being delivered in practice. This presentation builds on previous work mapping fluoride levels across New Zealand to examine variation in compliance and identify ongoing inequities in access. It will present an updated national picture, introduce an interactive tool where you can explore local fluoridation, and share early findings linking CWF exposure to oral health outcomes. The session will also highlight what thes

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe patterns of CWF coverage and compliance in New Zealand Understand how interactive geospatial tools can support public health monitoring Apply local fluoridation context to patient communication and care

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