Another New Study Reinforces Safety of Fluoridation
Another New Study Reinforces Safety of Fluoridation
April 29th, 2026 Facts about Fluoride, Fluoride and Public Health, Fluoride in the News, Fluoride in water
Fluoride and Public Health
New Report Points to Fluoride Benefits and Safety
February 4th, 2026 Facts about Fluoride, Fluoride and Public Health, Fluoride in the News, Fluoride in water
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 […]
Study Finds No Fluoride Link to Birth Weight
February 4th, 2026 Facts about Fluoride, Fluoride and Public Health, Fluoride in the News, Fluoride in water
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 […]
A Pediatrician Clarifies the Issues
October 8th, 2025 Facts about Fluoride, Fluoride and Public Health, Fluoride Dangers
Pediatricians educate their patients and communities about fluoride.
Terrific, New Educational Resources
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.
Pediatricians Continue to Recommend Fluoridation
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.
Where Does Fluoride Come From?
July 10th, 2025 Facts about Fluoride, Fluoride and Public Health
Community water fluoridation, introduced more than 80 years ago, is as American as fresh corn on the cob.
Kennedy Vows a Push to End Fluoridation
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.
Fluoride & IQ: Until recently, concerns were rarely raised
August 26th, 2024 Facts about Fluoride, Fluoride and Public Health, Fluoride in the News
Updated September 23, 2025. Thanks to fluoride in water, America has been preventing tooth decay for over 80 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. So, until recently, concerns about fluoride and IQ were rare. Studies conducted […]
Maternal Urinary Fluoride: Not a Valid Measure for Study’s Conclusion
May 21st, 2024 Facts about Fluoride, Fluoride and Public Health, Fluoride Dangers, Fluoride in the News
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 children’s executive function. This study used urine “spot samples” to measure a pregnant woman’s overall exposure to fluoride. Why Spot Samples Are Not Valid for this Study Experts in […]
