Sandra K. Sutton, RDH, BS, is the community water fluoridation coordinator for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Oral Health Program. She is involved in the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, American Water Works Association—Michigan Section, and Michigan Rural Water Association. Sutton also serves on a number of public health organization committees. She is currently a member of the Fluorides Committee of the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors, Michigan Oral Health Coalition, and Genesee County Oral Health Coalition.
Determining the fluoride status of a patient’s water supply is key to providing the best recommendations for caries prevention. Even if the question is asked during risk assessment, patients may not know if they live in a neighborhood with…