U.S. Town Employee Quietly Lowered Fluoride in Water for Years
Residents of a small community in Vermont were blindsided last month by news that one official in their water department quietly lowered fluoride levels nearly … more
Fluoridation
As Calgary Votes for Fluoride, Some in B.C. Have Hope for ‘Rotten Tooth Capital of Canada’
After a year that saw both Regina and Calgary voting to add fluoride to their drinking water, some British Columbians are wondering whether it’s time … more
Fluoridation Still Vital in the Age of COVID-19
COVID-19 has reaffirmed the importance of disease prevention and the value of public health infrastructure, according to an article published in the Journal of Public … more
Gaping Hole in Australian Dental Health is Preventable
Children with limited exposure to fluoridated water and a high sugar intake are 70 per cent more likely to develop cavities in their permanent teeth, … more
Fluoride Expected to Return to Windsor Water Supply in the Fall, Health Unit Says
Region’s top doctor says oral health has suffered without fluoride If all goes to plan, fluoridated water will be flowing from local taps this fall for the … more
Dentists, Health Leaders Frustrated Over New Zealand’s Fluoridation Failure
Children as young as 18 months continue to suffer with rotten teeth while political parties have dodged responsibility for a proven prevention method – fluoridation … more
Studying Fluoride’s Effect on Lead Leaching Will Delay Re-introduction 12 Months in Windsor
The controversial re-introduction of fluoride will be delayed 12 months while experts operate a miniature mock-up of the water system to test for possible increased … more
Study: Fluoride Good for Teeth, But Over-Exposure May Damage Enamel
Fluoride helps prevent tooth day — but too much of it can actually negatively affect oral hygiene, a new analysis has suggested. In findings published … more
ADA Scrutinizes Proposed Fluoride Hazard Rating
The ADA affirmed its support of the safety of community water fluoridation by sending comments Nov. 19 to National Toxicology Program officials about the draft monograph from … more
Fluoride Debate At Calgary City Hall Spills Outside Of Chamber
Eight years after Calgary officials elected to discontinue water fluoridation, city council revisited the issue with the release of a new expert report on the benefits … more
Academy Of General Dentistry Supports Water Fluoridation
Researchers recently published a study questioning the effectiveness and safety of water fluoridation based on maternal exposure to fluoride during pregnancy.1 The Academy of General … more