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      • About Us
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    • Join
      • Become a Partner/ Member
    • Contact Us
    • CWF Toolkit
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • MOHC Board of Directors
    • Partners
    • Newsletters
  • What We Do
    • Continuing Education
    • Policy Advocacy
    • Coordinated Action
    • Data Dashboard
    • State Oral Health Plan
  • Fluoridation Information
  • Join
    • Become a Partner/ Member
  • Contact Us
  • CWF Toolkit

Community Water Fluoridation Toolkit

Community Water Fluoridation (CWF)  has been one of Michigan’s most effective, evidence-based public health initiatives for improving oral health and reducing disparities. Michigan Oral Health Coalition is dedicated to sharing trusted resources to help our partners and local leaders advocate this critical resource. 


As CWF is threatened throughout our state, it is critical to have clear, fact-based, ready-to-use information to protect and expand local CWF efforts. This toolkit offers guidance, communication tools, policy resources, and educational materials to help communities all over Michigan.


Learn how to use the toolkit


Download here!

Toolkit Contents

Public Outreach Materials

4

  • Responses to FAQs
  • Template letters and position statements
  • Reframing: plain-language
  • Social media guide

Community Assessment Tools

6

  • How to confirm your water system's fluoride level
  • Tool for reviewing local data
  • Checklist for local leaders
  • Assessment worksheet downloadables

Educational Resources for Advocates

10

  • Key messages
  • Safety & efficacy summaries
  • Economic benefits and global context
  • Supportive resources from ADA, AAP, CDC

Communication Tools for Providers

14

  • Talking points
  • Communication templates
  • Conversation guides
  • Infographics and ready-to-share materials

Best Practices

18

  • Coalition-building strategies
  • Case studies
  • Tools for monitoring public sentiment 
  • Engaging water operators and local partners

Policy Guidance and Sustainability

22

  • Policy checklists
  • Economic data
  • State and national policy examples
  • Sample position statements 
  • Sustainability recommendat

Conclusion and Next Steps

26

  • Recap of toolkit goals
  • References
  • Michigan expert contact information

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