The impact of declining dental needs of age cohorts on the cost-effectiveness of water fluoridation & supplementary prev [ 2002 - 2006 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Michael Morgan (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Clive Wright

Brief description This research will apply economic modelling, based on current trend-data by birth cohort on the effectiveness of water fluoridation to the evaluation of its continuing application to metropolitan water supplies. Wherever possible data from Victoria, and Australia as a whole, will be used in the modelling. It will explore the implications for policy-making in relation to maintenance of benefits gained and potential future application to non-fluoridated rural water supplies in Victoria. A key focus is to identify and analyse data relating to the point at which there is a ‘plateauing-out’ of the benefits accruing from water fluoridation in middle and older age. The evaluation will also consider the policy implications of trends towards retention of more teeth into older age and the consequent increased exposure to both caries and periodontal disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 85,600.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Strategic Awards

Notes Oral Health Research