From the Front Line
Why Brushing with Fluoride Toothpaste Isn’t Enough: A New Study Offers Insights
June 24, 2026
State and local policymakers are often told that community water fluoridation is no longer necessary because fluoride toothpaste alone is enough to protect teeth from decay. “If more adults and children brushed with fluoride toothpaste, we wouldn’t need fluoridation.” Such statements are common in discussions or debates about water fluoridation.… » Read Full Post
Appellate Court Rules in Favor of the EPA in Fluoride Matter
June 23, 2026
On May 21, 2026, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit overturned a lower court’s ruling that would have required the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue new rules on fluoride levels in tap water. The Opinion In its opinion, the appellate court found that a lower court… » Read Full Post
Another New Study Reinforces Safety of Fluoridation
April 29, 2026
A new study strengthens confidence about the safety of fluoride in drinking water, bolstering other recently published research that finds no link between fluoridated water and cognitive deficits. The results of the analysis have been widely reported by NBC News Science News, ABC News, and other national media. The study… » Read Full Post
How Banning Fluoridation Will Impact Kids
April 1, 2026
For the first time since it began in 1945, community water fluoridation was banned in 2025 by the states of Florida and Utah. In 2026, more states will consider bills that would either ban fluoridation or weaken laws that guarantee access to fluoridated water. A new research brief by the… » Read Full Post
New Report Points to Fluoride Benefits and Safety
February 4, 2026
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… » Read Full Post
Study Finds No Fluoride Link to Birth Weight
February 4, 2026
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.… » Read Full Post
Large U.S. Study Finds No Cognitive Harm from Fluoride
November 25, 2025
A new study reports no link between fluoridated water and cognitive performance on reading, vocabulary and math tests. The authors summarized their key finding, writing “We find that children exposed to recommended levels of fluoride in drinking water exhibit modestly better cognition in secondary school, an advantage that is smaller… » Read Full Post
A Pediatrician Clarifies the Issues
October 8, 2025
Pediatricians and other health professionals have a critical role to play in educating their patients and communities about fluoride. In a new video, Dr. Scott Hadland, a pediatrician, models how to do it. He clarifies what the evidence shows about fluoride in drinking water — both its benefits and its… » Read Full Post
September 24, 2025
Parents and caregivers are reading about fluoride in the news more often these days. These headlines can generate a variety of questions in parents’ minds. Health professionals should be aware of a new online resource that provides answers to the most common questions that parents ask about fluoride. The CareQuest… » Read Full Post
Terrific, New Educational Resources
September 10, 2025
Educating patients and communities about fluoride and fluoridation can be challenging in this environment. Thankfully, new research by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health offers insights on best practices for educating them. CareQuest’s Public Opinion on Water Fluoridation summarizes recent survey findings, which reveal that a majority of Americans support… » Read Full Post
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