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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 |
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End of formal part of FAN conference.
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| 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. |
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Overnight arrangements on your own. |
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