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The ADA says that 80 years of community water fluoridation at optimal levels has proven to be safe and effective at reducing tooth decay to improve oral health.

ADA backs U.S. bill calling for evidence-based oral health research amid fluoride controversy

07/22/2025

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The American Dental Association (ADA) announced its support Monday for new U.S. federal legislation requiring evidence-based research to guide oral health policy. “Recently, there has been a growing distrust of ... more

A row of houses in the town of Inuvik, NWT, Canada

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After year-long gap, Inuvik closer to getting resident dentist, mayor says

07/16/2025

Aastha Sethi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Canadian Press

During a meeting with President Donald Trump, Keendy reiterated that kids get "stupider" the more fluoride they take in. (Photo: White House)

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Kennedy acknowledges fluoride ban may lead to ‘slightly more cavities’

07/02/2025

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According to the survey, about 52 per cent of insured Canadians said they’ve delayed health appointments due to cost. (iStock)

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Dental care tops list of delayed treatments, even for insured Canadians, survey finds

06/03/2025

Dina Al-Shibeeb, Oral Health Group

After reaching its one-million milestone, the Government of Canada also reported that over 2.7 million Canadians have been approved to participate in the CDCP. (iStock)

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Canadian dental care plan opens to people 35 to 54 in final rollout

05/29/2025

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U.S. breakfast cereals are getting less healthy. What does that mean for Canadians?

05/27/2025

Dina Al-Shibeeb, Oral Health Group

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How Utah dentists are preparing patients for the first statewide fluoride ban

05/06/2025

Hannah Schoenbaum, The Associated Press

holding a small vial of nitrous oxide, used as a drug and laughing gas in young people

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Kanye West accuses dentist of nitrous oxide addiction amid global rise in laughing gas use

05/05/2025

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One in five Canadians aged 55 to 64 reports avoiding eating due to mouth pain. (iStock)

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Mouth pain keeps some from eating — here’s what the dental data says as CDCP opens to Canadians 55 to 64

05/02/2025

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Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systems

04/30/2025

Kate Payne, The Associated Press

Utah appears to be the first state ready to put a full ban on fluoride in public water systems under a bill that doesn't allow cities or communities to decide whether to add the cavity-preventing mineral.

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Regina fluoridation meeting cancelled over safety concerns, says councillor

04/24/2025

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In February, the ADA commended a scientific committee for identifying sugar as a substantial public health concern, citing current consumption trends. (iStock)

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U.S. health secretary calls sugar ‘poison’ weeks after dental association urges cutbacks

04/23/2025

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Aerial view of a charred landscape after a wildfire.

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Review flags climate change as emerging threat to oral health, calls for more study

04/16/2025

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Photo of Arden Young winning the 2021 Quad Dipsea in 4:47:50, after finishing second in 2019. (Photo courtesy: Jeffery Stern/Twitter)

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People react to oral hygiene tips by Canadian dentist and endurance runner: ‘Dang, I had no idea’

04/15/2025

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Grey Bruce Public Health has helped many residents access dental care, thanks to Ontario-funded programs.

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Ontario dental programs help nearly 2,000 Grey-Bruce county residents access care

04/07/2025

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ADA reacts to Trump administration’s expected 20,000 staff reduction at Health and Human Services

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American Dental Association warns of ‘blunt actions’ in Trump administration’s 10,000 HHS job cuts

04/02/2025

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Health minister announces CDCP to begin accepting ‘largest cohort’ of dental patients in May

03/22/2025

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Instagram photos from Stephen Curry's account showing his mouthguards hanging out of his mouth during games.

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California Dental Association praises NBA star Stephen Curry’s ‘cool’ use of mouthguards

03/18/2025

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Episode 21: How a McGill professor is working to decarbonize dentistry

11/27/2024

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Working in public health as a dentist | Weekly Wisdom

11/04/2024

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