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Abstract
Effective oral health-related policymaking and program implementation rely on comprehensive, accurate, and timely data. This commentary will address the lack of data available and the need for a robust data dashboard, in addition to the importance of community water fluoridation.
期刊介绍:
NCMJ, the North Carolina Medical Journal, is meant to be read by everyone with an interest in improving the health of North Carolinians. We seek to make the Journal a sounding board for new ideas, new approaches, and new policies that will deliver high quality health care, support healthy choices, and maintain a healthy environment in our state.