The City of Two Rivers is opening the discussion on keeping fluoride in its water. City Manager Kyle Kordell says the city has been putting the chemical in the water for over 70 years and spends about $12,000 a year for it. But Kordell says scientists have raised concerns about fluoride in the water. A video […]
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St. Clair County hears public views on fluoride rule
A public hearing on the St. Clair County Health Department’s proposed fluoride addition regulation drew a small crowd July 28, with seven people attending and two residents offering comments on the proposal. The hearing, held in the St. Clair County Administration Building in Port Huron, lasted about 10 minutes. Health Department officials also acknowledged receiving eight written comments […]
Which fluoride varnish is backed by the most clinical evidence?
olgate explains the clinical evidence which sets Duraphat Fluoride Varnish apart from other varnishes for caries control in dental treatment. Dental teams are presented with a wide range of professional products to support caries prevention including fluoride varnish. It is vital to understand that not all fluoride varnishes are the same. Although they may have […]
Environmentalists Seek To Boost Standing In Suit Over HF Petition Denial
Environmentalists are renewing their effort to force EPA to promulgate TSCA restrictions on hydrogen fluoride (HF) at oil refineries, filing an amended complaint that seeks to bolster their standing after a judge dismissed an earlier iteration of their suit saying they had failed to show the threat of an HF-related disaster was significant enough. In […]
Kerikeri, Kaitaia water fluoridation begins amid divide
As fluoride is added to the Kerikeri and Kait?ia water supplies this week, Far North residents remain divided on the change. Some residents are welcoming the move as a boost for public health while others argue it removes individual choice. The Far North District Original article online at: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northland-age/news/kerikeri-kaitaia-water-fluoridation-begins-amid-divide/URLA5KLMDBFPNJRZYHUNZUN4OM/
NZ fluoridation dashboard launched as study confirms benefits for children
A new interactive online tool allows New Zealanders to check whether their drinking water supply is fluoridated and view the past fluoride concentration of their supply based on monitoring data from public water supplies. The launch coincides with the publication of an analysis of tooth decay rates in over 630,000 preschool-aged children in Aotearoa New […]
ASP Isotopes partners with Texas A&M to enhance uranium hexafluoride production
ASP Isotopes (ASPI), the Nasdaq and JSE-listed speciality isotope manufacturing and development company, has through a subsidiary signed an agreement with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) to advance the production of high-purity uranium hexafluoride (UF6). The research agreement was signed between ASPI company Quantum Leap Energy and TEES to advance and de-risk the commercial production of […]
Beyond Fluoride: The Emerging Role Of Arginine In Strengthening Teeth
For decades, fluoride has been the gold standard in oral care. It promotes remineralization, strengthens enamel, and has played a central role in reducing dental caries worldwide. But as oral care science advances, a question has emerged: can we do more? Research suggests we can. One of the most promising developments in preventive oral care […]
Fluoride myths and DIY dentistry dominate oral health misinformation
A recent BDJ Open scoping review mapped how misinformation and the quality of online information related to oral health have been defined, measured and reported. It also examined whether patient-level outcomes have been directly examined. The problem of misinformation in healthcare Misinformation in healthcare refers to false, misleading, or unverified information that can influence public perceptions […]
EPA issues draft administrative order to Bristol’s storm drains, national fluoride shortage
The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners announced Tuesday night that the Environmental Protection Agency issued a draft administrative order to Bristol’s Public Works Department and the Water and Sewer Board of Commissioners regarding the city’s storm water system. A meeting to discuss the draft order will be held with the EPA on Wednesday, Aug. […]