From the Front Line
Kennedy Vows a Push to End Fluoridation
November 4, 2024
If elected, Donald Trump is expected to give Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a leading role in overseeing public health policy. In a message posted November 2 on the platform X, Kennedy suggested one way he would use this authority. He wrote that if Trump prevails, the new administration âwill advise… » Read Full Post
Decision in EPA Case: As Flawed As the Analysis Itâs Based On
October 4, 2024
On Tuesday, September 23, 2024, Judge Edward M. Chen of the US District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must issue new rules related to fluoride levels in tap water. The court wrote that âthis finding does not conclude with certainty that… » Read Full Post
More Australians Benefiting from Fluoridation
October 3, 2024
Water fluoridation is even more common in Australia than it is in the United States. A 2023 research review reported that 89% of Australians with access to public water systems receive water that is fluoridated to help prevent tooth decay. And that percentage has recently risen. This summer, the community… » Read Full Post
Troubled Government Report Finally Sees the Light of Day
August 27, 2024
On August 21, 2024, the National Toxicology Program (NTP) posted the NTP Monograph on the State of the Science Concerning Fluoride Exposure and Neurodevelopment and Cognition: A Systematic Review on its website and concluded âwith a moderate degree of confidenceâ that higher estimated exposure to fluoride is associated with lower… » Read Full Post
Maternal Urinary Fluoride: Not a Valid Measure for Study’s Conclusion
May 21, 2024
A new study in JAMA Network Open (Malin, et al.) claims to have found an association between maternal urinary fluoride (MUF) levels and later deficiencies in childrenâs executive function. This study used urine âspot samplesâ to measure a pregnant womanâs overall exposure to fluoride. Why Spot Samples Are Not Valid… » Read Full Post
Fluoride & IQ: Until recently, concerns were rarely raised
May 8, 2024
Thanks to fluoride in water, America has been preventing tooth decay for over 75 years. Fluoridation is effective, safe and benefits everyone regardless of age or income. About 3 out of 4 people in U.S. communities enjoy fluoridated water. Until recently, concerns about fluoride and IQ were rare. Opponents of… » Read Full Post
Kids know what makes teeth strong – fluoride!
May 7, 2024
What did you think about oral health when you were five years old? Chances are you didnât think about it at all, unless you had a painful cavity. We asked preschoolers to talk about how brushing their teeth keeps them healthy and strong. See what these four, five and six… » Read Full Post
Albany Residents Will Benefit from Fluoride in Water
April 10, 2024
Residents of Albany, the capital city of New York State, will benefit from fluoride in water. The municipality begins to fluoridate its tap water next year. The Common Council in Albany voted 12-0 last month in favor of the proposal, and the mayor has signed the measure. This victory for… » Read Full Post
Exposure to Fluoride in Water: How itâs Measured Really Matters
April 2, 2024
Opponents of fluoride in water are quick to cite a 2019 Canadian study (Green et al.) to claim that fluoride affects the IQ of 3 and 4 year old children. A new peer-reviewed analysis refutes the validity of this study, showing that the Canadian researchers relied on invalid measures of… » Read Full Post
School Nurses Voice Concern After County Ends Fluoridation
February 27, 2024
When officials in Collier County, Florida, recently voted to end fluoridation, dental professionals and pediatricians were disheartened. School nurses were concerned too. Why? They see firsthand the negative impact of tooth decay on childrenâs ability to attend school, learn and thrive. After the countyâs board of commissioners made its decision,… » Read Full Post
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