Tooth decay has been determined to be the most chronic disease of childhood. Fluoride mouth rinse programs has been proven to reduced tooth decay by 20-40 % when used in school based programs.

The Hadley Elementary School conducts a Fluoride Mouth Rinse Program through out the school year in grades one through six.  Permission slips must be signed to participate (see Forms).  Parent volunteers assist in distributing the mouth rinse to the classrooms under the supervision of the school nurse. 

The Town of Hadley does not have fluoridated water. This program is conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Office of Oral Health and is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

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