
Dr. Mario Brondani, Associate Professor, UBC Faculty of Dentistry
Last year, associate professor Dr. Mario Brondani and a team of representatives from six provinces (led by Dr. Juliet Guichon from the University of Calgary) were awarded a CIHR/IRSC Catalyst Grant for their research project titled “Preparation for transforming oral health prevention throughout Canada: Two historical studies, a survey of elected officials and a template for action.” The project aims to advance the conversation about water fluoridation and its role in promoting public health.
Recently, the research team launched the Canadian Fluoridation Society (CFS), a new website with verified information and community resources about the benefits of fluoridated drinking water. The interdisciplinary team behind CFS aims to promote water fluoridation as a preventive measure to improve oral health and reduce dental decay. Their research demonstrates that water fluoridation is a safe, cost-effective, and equitable measure that can benefit all Canadians.