Evaluation of evidence behind some recent claims against community water fluoridation in New Zealand.

This paper reviews and evaluates a number of claims recently made in the New Zealand scientific medical literature by opponents of community water fluoridation (CWF) about fluoride and fluoridation chemistry, as well as the dental and health effects of CWF. It is of concern that if these claims were considered appropriate evidence by health authorities or legislators, this may have a considerable negative impact upon the public's oral health. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]