Search:


 

August 10-11, 2008 | Toronto, Canada:
FAN's 3rd Citizens' Conference on Fluoride

 

The 3rd Citizens' Conference on Fluoride
August 10-11, 2008 | Toronto, Canada

The FAN Conference will begin immediately after the August 8-10 ISFR Conference (International Society for Fluoride Research) at the University of Toronto on the Mississauga campus. Registration fee for the ISFR Conference is $125 up to June 30. After June 30, registration for the ISFR Conference will cost $175. Anyone who registers for the ISFR Conference will not have to pay a registration fee for the FAN Conference. (Click here for more information on the ISFR Conference.)

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM for FAN CONFERENCE: Everyone planning to attend the FAN Conference must fill out the brief Online Registration Form.

REGISTRATION FEE for FAN CONFERENCE: For those not attending the ISFR conference, the Registration fee for the FAN Conference is $30. You can Pay ONLINE or send a $30 check, payable to FAN, to Ellen Connett, 82 Judson Street, Canton NY 13617.

ROOM/MEALS: Dorm rooms are availble for $40 per person per night. Cost of 3 meals per day is approximately $32 (individual meals can be bought). Payable on first day of Conference.

Conference Agenda
SUNDAY - August 10
9 - 10:30 Participants will split up into three small groups by region: (1) Canada (2) US (3) other countries. These meetings will be used to allow people to get to know each other, and share information about their various campaigns.
10:30 - 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:30

Three group discussions on strategy led by Dr. Osmunson/Dan Stockin (US); Carol Clinch/ Gilles Parent (Canada), and Paul Connett/ Andrew Harms (International).

12:30- 2:00 Lunch
2:00 - 3:00

Reports of developments by country and region– a) Quebec b) Ontario. C) Alberta d) US e) Other countries (Australia, New Zealand).

3:30-4:30 Presentation by Dr. Vyvyan Howard (President, International Society of Doctors for the Environment): Fluoride and the Brain.
5:30 – 6:00 Panel discussion on other health issues: Dr. Susheela (invited), Dr. Jennifer Luke (invited) and Dr. Bruce Spittle.
6:00-8:00 Dinner
8:00-9:00 FAN Fun Auction
9:00-9:10 Announcement of the 2008 winner (s) of the FAN’s Albert Burgstahler Scientific Integrity Award
9:10-10:00 Music & Entertainment with Bruce Spittle
MONDAY - August 11
9:00-9:30 An overview of the scientific findings presented at the ISFR conference.
9:30-9:50 Dr. Bill Osmunson. The evidence that ingested fluoride does not reduce tooth decay.
9:50-10:00 Dr. Andrew Harms. Why I changed my mind on fluoridation.
10:00-10:15 The sulfuryl fluoride appeal to the US EPA– report from Ellen Connett
10:15-10:30 Health Canada and the regulation of a fluorinated pesticide - Dr. Chopra (formerly with Health Canada).
10:30-11:00 Break
11:00-12:15 Report back on strategy sessions (Bill Osmunson, Carole Clinch and Paul Connett)
12:15-2:00

Lunch

  End of formal part of FAN conference.
3:00-5:00

Debate: “Should Toronto stop fluoridating its water?” Not Confirmed. If no one agrees to debate, then the next session will replace this section.

5:00-6:00 Can we trust government agencies and dental associations on the fluoridation issue? Panel discussion. Panelists include, Dr. William Hirzy (formerly with the US EPA); Dr. Chopra (formerly with Health Canada); Carole Clinch (Petitioning Health Canada and Ontario government to halt fluoridation) Dr. Andrew Harms (former President of the South Australian Dental Association).
6:00-7:00 Dinner (on your own)
7:00-8:00 Dr. Vyvyan Howard, President, International Society of Doctors for the Environment: Fluoride and the Brain.
8:00-8:30 Questions from floor.
8:30-9:30

Panel – other health concerns. Dr. Susheela. Dr. Jennifer Luke, Dr. Bill Osmunson, and Dr. Bruce Spittle

9:30-10:00

Questions from floor.

  Overnight arrangements on your own.

 

 

 

 

Fluoride Action Network | 802-338-5577 | info@fluoridealert.org