Question

The Kingston-Newburgh study of fluoride for the prevention of tooth decay was a community trial that was a form of what kind of study?

Answer 1

Community trial type of study.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Since 1945, fluoride was added to Newburgh's water supply.

• Water supply in Kingston was not fluoridated.

• The two communities were experiencing similar tooth decay condition.

• After 10 years, children from Newburgh experienced less tooth decay compared with their counterparts at Kingston, with no side effect on their health.