July 14th, 2020 Communities Supporting Fluoride, Fluoride and Public Health, What the Experts Say about Fluoride
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of community water fluoridation (CWF), eight former United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Dental Officers have issued a statement affirming this public health practice. “Community water fluoridation is the great equalizer in prevention of dental caries because all individuals regardless of income or education are able to access their public […]
June 5th, 2018 Communities Supporting Fluoride
The Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) recently posted the findings of its ongoing surveillance of attempts by opponents of water fluoridation to end the practice in targeted communities. In 2017, although existing fluoridation policy was challenged in 48 communities, it was maintained in 39 (81%). This continues a trend that has […]
January 25th, 2018 Communities Supporting Fluoride, Fluoride and Public Health, Fluoride in the News
This week marks the 73rd anniversary of when Grand Rapids, Michigan became the first city in the world to fluoridate its public water system. Once the city commission approved the decision to fluoridate, the decay trends of Grand Rapids children were assessed under a study that was originally sponsored by the U.S. Surgeon General. Over the […]
June 20th, 2017 Communities Supporting Fluoride, Fluoride in the News
The favorable 3-2 vote on starting water fluoridation in Meadville, Pennsylvania is wonderful news. Although Meadville isn’t a large city, this win is very important for several reasons. First, several communities in the state have ceased community water fluoridation (CWF) in the past few years. This victory disrupts an anti-fluoride momentum, potentially setting Pennsylvania communities […]
December 20th, 2016 Communities Supporting Fluoride, Fluoride and Public Health, Fluoride in the News
The holiday season is a time of giving, and families in several areas of San Jose, California received an early gift on December 12 when their local water system began providing water with fluoride to their homes. Roughly 230,000 local residents gained access that day to fluoridated water—a public health approach that has been endorsed […]
August 10th, 2016 Campaign for Dental Health News, Communities Supporting Fluoride, Partners in Fluoride
Congratulations to Francoise Mbabazi of Oral Health Colorado and Patti Ulrich of the Michigan Oral Health Coalition for being presented with the Community Water Fluoridation Determination Award at the fourth annual fluoridation meeting, Oral Health Equity: Building Coalitions to Tackle Disparities! Oral Health Colorado and the Michigan Oral Health Coalition have displayed determination above and […]
May 13th, 2016 Communities Supporting Fluoride, Fluoride in the News
Connecticut, the first state ever to approve a law assuring residents’ access to fluoridated water, successfully amended that law this month. While maintaining guaranteed access, the state changed the level of fluoride to the amount now recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which reflects the current scientific evidence. Updating this law […]
April 4th, 2016 Communities Supporting Fluoride, Fluoride and Public Health
Lake City, Florida might have a cautionary tale to tell, but it’s one with a happy ending. This small community recently came together to fight for the health of their families. Despite efforts to thwart them, on March 21, 2016 the Lake City Council voted unanimously to return to community water fluoridation (CWF) after a […]
January 21st, 2016 Children's Oral Health and Fluoride, Communities Supporting Fluoride, Fluoride and Public Health, Fluoride in the News
In Europe, a variety of methods are used to ensure that fluoride’s benefits reach a large population of children and adults. Ireland, England and Spain have water fluoridation programs that reach nearly 13 million people. Several areas of Italy have natural fluoride levels that are high enough to help prevent tooth decay. In Germany, Switzerland, […]
November 5th, 2015 Communities Supporting Fluoride, Fluoride in the News
At least two ballot measures on fluoridation were decided on November 3, 2015 by voters in two cities. Voters in Gloucester, Massachusetts supported the continuation of community water fluoridation, while voters in San Marcos, Texas adopted a city charter amendment that forbids this practice. Nearly two-thirds of voters in Gloucester backed a referendum asking “Shall […]
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