Media Advisory - The Ontario Dental Association supports water fluoridation in Thunder Bay

    TORONTO, July 19 /CNW/ -

    What:   ODA President Dr. Ira Kirshen will hold a press conference at the
            Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre to discuss the
            importance, benefits and safety of adding fluoride to municipal
            water supplies.

    Why:    In response to increasing rates of tooth decay in the region, in
            2007 the Thunder Bay District Board of Health made
            recommendations to City Council on improving the oral health of
            its citizens. One recommendation is the implementation of
            community water fluoridation. As City Council prepares its
            decision on the issue, the ODA wants to ensure that Council, and
            all citizens of Thunder Bay, know the facts about water
            fluoridation.

    When:   Monday, July 20, 2009 at 2 p.m.

    Who:    Dr. Ira Kirshen, President of the Ontario Dental Association

    Where:  Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

            The Atrium
            980 Oliver Road
            Thunder Bay, Ontario
            P7B 6V4

For further information: Rui Estevao, Public Affairs & Communications,
(416) 355-2278, restevao@oda.ca; or Bonnie Dean, Public Affairs &
Communications, (416) 922-3900, ext. 3305, bdean@oda.ca