Pentagon data shows nearly 10% of service members cannot be deployed due to dental issues Department of Health and Human Services did not consult with the military before announcing intention to direct CDC to stop recommending fluoridation of drinking water Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released new data from the Department […]
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Welcome to the Fluoride Action Network News Archive. The FAN News Archive serves as an historical repository for fluoride news stories, positive or negative. Since FAN catalogs all news stories on fluoride, our news section remains a reliable database of all published fluoride news.
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EPA updates air emission regs for hazardous waste combustors
A hard-fought update to regulations for hazardous waste burning operations would make no difference in air quality, according to a newly released EPA proposal. The update follows a lengthy court fight. In a 2022 lawsuit, a coalition of environmental groups wrote lead, mercury and other pollutants released by those operations poison “the air, water, and […]
What you need to know about anemia, caries in kids
Pediatric dental patients with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) may be more than three times as likely to develop caries compared to those without the condition, according to a review recently published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. Furthermore, this association may be due to factors, including reduced saliva function and the loss of […]
Institute of Medicine of Chicago Hosts Webinar on Fluoride: Facts & Myths on Nov. 18, 2025–Dr. Steven M. Levy, DDS, MPH
CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, November 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Institute of Medicine of Chicago (IOMC) is hosting a webinar on ‘Fluoride: Facts & Myths’ on Nov. 18, 2025, with Dr. Steven M. Levy, DDS, MPH, University of Iowa. Open to all to converse on the benefits and risks of fluoridation—more details and to register […]
P&G lawsuit over misleading toothpaste packaging in the US moves forward
Key takeaways Parents accuse P&G of promoting unsafe amounts of toothpaste for children on its Kid’s Crest packaging in the US. A US federal judge rejected P&G’s attempt to dismiss the case, allowing state-level consumer protection claims to proceed. The lawsuit claims misleading imagery conflicts with dental safety guidelines recommending only a “smear” of fluoride […]
DeForest board to revisit fluoride decision
The DeForest Village Board voted in favor of instructing village staff to create a report on revisiting its previous decision to remove fluoride additives from its water system at a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Village Administrator Bill Chang introduced the topic that evening, citing continued public interest and the recent departure of two trustees […]
The FDA Quietly Changes Ingestible Fluoride Policy for Children
After a five-month review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on October 31, 2025 that it would restrict ingestible fluoride tablets and drops prescribed to children. Such tablets or drops have for years been prescribed for children to swallow; they are intended to prevent cavities from the inside (systemic fluoride), as opposed to […]
Petitioner seeks moratorium and homerule authority on water fluoridation; water superintendent urges removal on cost and safety grounds
Two citizen petitions on municipal water fluoridation drew extended public comment and technical response at the Templeton Advisory Committee pre?town meeting.Julie Farrell, the petitioner on Articles 9 and 10, told the committee she will move a substitute motion for Article 9 to pause fluoridation “until such time as the court of appeals has decided the […]
UI study finds large fluoride gaps in Iowa’s groundwater amid national debate
In a study spanning nearly 90 years of testing, Iowa’s groundwater fluoride levels ranged from barely traceable to more than 11 milligrams per liter, far above the federal guideline, according to University of Iowa researchers. The September study conducted by UI researchers found that, across the state, fluoride levels in groundwater ranged from below 0.1 […]
Crest must face lawsuit for putting too much toothpaste on the box art for children’s products, judge rules
he makers of Crest toothpaste must face a lawsuit after a judge approved a motion allowing parents to question whether the brand’s packaging implies that children can use more of the product than is safe. U.S. District Judge Jorge Alonso ruled on Friday that a picture on Procter & Gamble’s product boxes showing an entire […]