Get the Facts: What States Have Considered Fluoride Bans?

I’m a dentist from India. The fluoride debate in the U.S. horrifies me

Fluoride remains one of the few tools that, when implemented with care, can meaningfully reduce health disparities.

Get the Facts: What states have considered fluoride bans?

Two states have passed bans on adding fluoride to drinking water. What others are considering it?

Bailey: Chewing on the details regarding fluoride in Collierville's water system

Some questions about fluoride in the Collierville water system led to more questions — from observers wondering if the town was going to eliminate the mineral responsible for reducing dental problems.

Zorba Paster: The origins of fluoride in our drinking water

If you’ve been watching the news and keeping up, you’ve noticed that fluoride in drinking water has become controversial, writes Dr. Zorba Paster. Why now, since fluoride has been in municipal drinking water for decades? The post Zorba Paster: The origins of fluoride in our drinking water appeared first on WPR.

Australian National Review - Water Fluoridation: A Debate for the Decades

Debates around water fluoridation have raged for decades with opponents citing health and choice concerns while advocators reference the dental health benefits. Debates around water fluoridation have raged for decades, with opponents citing concerns of cancer, bone fractures, and kidney disease. More recently, issues about cognitive problems and lower IQ have also entered the debate. The topic once again returned to the limelight, with Secretar…

Utah Makes History as the First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water

In a landmark decision that has sparked widespread debate, Utah has become the first state in the nation to enact a ban on the addition of fluoride to public drinking water systems. The measure, which proponents claim protects personal choice and individual health, has drawn sharp criticism from public health officials who argue that fluoridation [...]