A DENTIST can tell whether a patient comes from Stawell or neighbouring Ararat simply by looking in their mouth, State Parliament has been told, as Northern Grampians Shire Council prepares to renew its push for fluoridated water. More than 15 months after councillors formally called on the State Government to fund fluoridation in Stawell and […]
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Children in Wisconsin Are Being Failed by the People Who Are Supposed to Protect Them
Children in Wisconsin are being failed. And the children who may be most vulnerable are the children whose families have the fewest resources to question what comes out of their faucets, purchase alternative water, install expensive filtration systems or navigate conflicting scientific information. At the center of this problem is not simply fluoride. It is institutional […]
Hokkaido University student dies following hydrofluoric acid exposure
A graduate student at Hokkaido University has died after severe exposure to hydrofluoric acid (HF) during an experiment in a science faculty building, the university announced Aug. 27. Two students who attempted to rescue the victim sustained minor injuries but are in stable condition. HF is uniquely hazardous because of its ability to penetrate skin […]
Regina water advocates prepare legal challenge as fluoride implementation nears
REGINA, Sask. — Fluoridation of Regina’s drinking water is set to begin next year as water advocates urge the city to reconsider its decision. Malia Carson, vice-chair of Regina Safe Water Advocates (RSWA), said the hydrofluorosilicic acid the city plans to add could contribute to the presence of additional chemicals in drinking water. “It increases lead […]
Parents Drop Lawsuit Over Risks of Mouthrinse Made With Fluoride
Parents who purchased mouthrinses made with fluoride for their preschoolers are dismissing their lawsuit against the products’ producers saying the manufacturers will no longer make the rinses. The defendant, the Perrigo Co., “has made a business decision not to continue commercialization of the products at issue beyond any phase out activities,” the plaintiffs said in […]
No decision yet as Town of Shelby weighs fluoride removal from municipal water
TOWN OF SHELBY, Wis. (WXOW) – Residents of the Town of Shelby had the opportunity to weigh in on a proposal to remove fluoride from the municipal water system. According to Tim Ehler, president of Sanitary District 2 in Shelby, the proposal heavily stems from the recent fluoride shortage across the United States and the […]
When patients decline fluoride: Evidence-based alternatives for caries risk management
Fluoride remains the cornerstone of modern caries prevention, supported by decades of evidence demonstrating its ability to reduce demineralization and promote remineralization. However, some patients continue to express concerns regarding fluoride exposure or decline fluoride-containing products altogether. While patient education remains essential, clinicians should also be familiar with evidence-based alternatives that may support caries risk […]
Spokane County dentists urge Cheney to keep fluoride in city water
CHENEY, Wash. — A group of dental professionals across Spokane County is urging the City of Cheney to reconsider a proposal to remove fluoride from the city’s public water supply. The effort comes roughly a month after Cheney announced it was considering ending water fluoridation. The city is currently in the middle of a required […]
Shreveport runs out of fluoride amid nationwide shortage
SHREVEPORT, La. — Shreveport has stopped adding fluoride to its water supply after running out of the chemical amid a nationwide shortage. The city has added fluoride to its water system since 1978. Fluoride helps strengthen tooth enamel and prevent tooth decay. Interim water and sewerage Director Brandon Snead said the city has been in […]
Town of Shelby considers removing fluoride from municipal water supply
TOWN OF SHELBY, Wis. (WKBT) — The Town of Shelby could remove fluoride from its municipal water. The town’s Sanitary District Commission held a public comment session Thursday, where community members and health experts weighed in. Resident and local orthodontist John Patterson said fluoride additive in water can be controversial topic. “It does reduce cavities […]