Fluoride in Visual Culture: How Art, Design, and Artificial Intelligence Shape Public Perceptions of Public Health?

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Purpose: The intersection of fluoride (F), visual culture, art, design, and artificial intelligence (AI) provides a unique strategy for assessing public perceptions of human health. Fluoride, recognized for its role in dental health, has also sparked controversy and misinformation, shaping public discourse around chemical interventions in daily life. Methods: The present article investigates the impact of visual culture expression, design practices, and AI generated media on societal understanding and acceptance of F in public health policies. Results: From mid-20th-century public health posters to contemporary data visualizations and social media narratives, visual representations have significantly shaped perceptions of F as either a beneficial or harmful substance. The era of AI generating health-related content further complicates this landscape, presenting opportunities for proper communication and risks of algorithmic bias and misinformation. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from art history, visual design, public health, and digital ethics, this paper critically analyzed how visual culture shapes collective attitudes toward F and similar public health interventions. Conclusions: It concludes with recommendations for ethically leveraging the design and AI-promoted science-based public engagement. Visual culture plays a significant role in public health by making scientific information accessible, engaging, and impactful, ultimately contributing to improved public health outcomes. Interdisciplinary collaboration with designers, AI experts, and public health professionals can be essential to ensure that these innovations are ethically sound and more impactful for better future.

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