Why policy relevant research still matters for community water fluoridation

Abstract

Community water fluoridation is one of the most important public health interventions. Despite reliable systematically revised evidence supporting the associated health and economic benefits, its implementation to expand community water fluoridation is variable in Australia. Our editorial provides commentary on the existing evidence, and the gaps in adopting Cochrane review methods, and calls for more policy-relevant research to ensure community water fluoridation remains a priority for all levels of government and civil society actors.