About Us

The National Fluoride Information Centre (NFIC) is England's only independent information centre for advice and resources on fluorides and fluoridation. NFIC was established in 2004 at the University of Manchester to produce and disseminate accurate and objective information to the public and health professionals on the risks and benefits of different types of fluoride delivery. NFIC is overseen by Director Professor Robin Davies.

NFIC aims to improve awareness of the different types of fluoride interventions amongst the general public and health professions in England.

NFIC is based at the University of Manchester. This is to ensure that all information produced is academically independent and scientifically correct. By working within the University, NFIC has access to a number of independent scientific experts who are specialists in a number of fields, including dentistry, toxicology and medicine.

NFIC is funded with a grant from the Department of Health. The centre was set up to fill a gap in current knowledge about fluorides and fluoridation and to provide accurate and objective advice which professionals and the public could access.