Bernadette Drummond and Alison Meldrum 

Here is a statement from two of us:

We strongly support local authorities in their consideration of optimizing the fluoride levels in the drinking water of Otago and Southland communities. Adjusting the fluoride in drinking water to levels which have been shown since 1942 to decrease the amount of dental decay, can significantly improve the poor oral health related quality of life suffered by those of all ages in our community who are at risk of dental decay.

Bernadette Drummond and Alison Meldrum
Specialists in Paediatric Dentistry
University of Otago School of Dentistry