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How effective and cost-effective is water fluoridation for adults?

How effective and cost-effective is water fluoridation for adults? A 10-year retrospective cohort study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN96479279
Enrollment
8000000
Registered
2020-03-25
Start date
2020-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-06-10

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Oral health Oral Health

Interventions

Retrospective cohort study using routinely collected NHS dental treatment data. Individuals exposed to water fluoridation will be identified by continuous residence in a fluoridated area during the fo

Sponsors

University of Manchester
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adolescents and adults (>12 years) attending NHS dental practices in England

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Mean number of invasive dental treatments (restorations, endodontics, extractions) received by adults attending NHS dental practices, measured using routinely collected NHS dental treatment data over ten years of observation (2010-2020)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Measured using routinely collected NHS dental treatment data over ten years of observation (2010-2020): 1. Mean cost (£) per episode of invasive dental treatment avoided over ten years (2010-2020) 2. Mean number of natural remaining teeth at the most recent dental visit 3. Mean number of teeth affected by decay at the most recent dental visit, measured using the Decayed, Missing, Filled Index (DMFT)

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 8, 2026