February 4th, 2026 Fluoride and Public Health, Fluoride in the News
The Chief Medical Officer in England requested that the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) review the international evidence related to the impact of an optimal level of fluoride in drinking water. In December 2025, the AMS issued its report, concluding that it did not find any health harms from fluoridated water. “Evidence on the detrimental […]
February 4th, 2026 Facts about Fluoride, Fluoride and Public Health, Fluoride in the News
In recent years, questions have been raised about whether fluoride exposure might be linked to adverse birth outcomes, such as infants with below normal body weights. Researchers at Columbia University examined this issue and found no association between mothers’ fluoride exposure and the risk of having a low-birth weight infant. Fluoride is a mineral that […]
November 25th, 2025 Children's Oral Health and Fluoride, Facts about Fluoride, Fluoride in the News, Fluoride in water
A new study reports no link between fluoridated water and cognitive performance on reading, vocabulary and math tests.
October 8th, 2025 Facts about Fluoride, Fluoride and Public Health, Fluoride Dangers
Pediatricians educate their patients and communities about fluoride.
September 24th, 2025 Children's Oral Health and Fluoride, Facts about Fluoride
Helping parents find answers to questions about fluoride
September 10th, 2025 Communities Supporting Fluoride, Facts about Fluoride, Fluoride and Public Health
Educating patients and communities about fluoride and fluoridation can be challenging in this environment.
August 26th, 2025 Children's Oral Health and Fluoride, Fluoride and Public Health
Pediatricians share their perspectives and how they are talking with parents about fluoride.
June 16th, 2025 Children's Oral Health and Fluoride, Facts about Fluoride
If all 50 states banned water fluoridation, children would suffer 25.4 million additional decayed teeth over a five-year period.
June 11th, 2025 Children's Oral Health and Fluoride, Facts about Fluoride
Healthy gums and teeth are important to your child’s overall health. This is why your child’s doctor will talk with you about good dental habits even before your child’s first tooth comes in. Once your child has a tooth, your doctor or dentist may recommend that your child receive fluoride varnish treatments in the office […]
November 4th, 2024 Fluoride and Public Health, Fluoride in the News
Fluoridation is disease prevention, and we have seen the far-reaching impacts of removing it from public water supplies.
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