KPHD interim health officer supports water fluoridation at low levels

Fluoridation of public water is a “hot topic,” Dr. Herbie Duber, the interim-health officer at Kitsap Public Health District, told the board at a recent meeting. No municipalities in Kitsap County are currently considering changing their stance on water fluoridation of public water, but the issue has surfaced in part because U.S. Health Secretary Robert […]

Denmark receives fluoridated drinking water to support better oral health

The Denmark community now has access to fluoridated drinking water, improving protection against tooth decay and supporting the long-term health and wellbeing of residents in Western Australia’s Great Southern. The Department of Health has confirmed the completion of fluoridation works at Denmark’s water treatment plant, delivered in partnership with Water Corporation. WA’s Chief Health Officer, […]

Fairhope discussing removing fluoride from water system

City leaders in Fairhope have been discussing the possibility of removing fluoride from the city’s drinking water. During a city council meeting on Oct. 13, Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan said she was in the process of gathering information and talking to local health professionals about the impact of fluoride in the city’s water system. Sullivan […]

What if Fluoride was Never Safe?

A Public Health Triumph—or a Cautionary Tale? For decades, the story of fluoridation has been told as a triumph of modern science—a simple, inexpensive way to prevent tooth decay. In 1999, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention listed community water fluoridation among the “Ten Great Public Health Achievements of the 20th Century.” But every triumph […]

This reaction turns Teflon into toothpaste’s key ingredient

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is one of those chemical innovations that has gone from wonder material to societal scourge. Better known by its brand name, Teflon, PTFE is remarkably unreactive and can withstand high temperatures, which makes it excellent for use in nonstick cookware, industrial and medical coatings, and electronic insulation and as seals and gaskets when […]

Dental experts share concerns over Santa Fe fluoride ordinance

SANTA FE, N.M. — Santa Fe officials have decided to stop adding fluoride to the city’s water supply due to levels exceeding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended 0.7 parts per million, with current levels ranging between 0.8 and 1.2 parts per million. “We estimate on the order of $400,000 to $600,000 of […]

Highlighting facts about community water fluoridation

Despite decades of scientific validation and measurable public health success, community water fluoridation continues to face waves of misinformation. During the session The ABCs of Community Water Fluoridation: Science, Specifics, and Stats” at Smilecon 2025, a pair of experts — Liz Lense, D.D.S., senior scientist for population health programs at the ADA, and Scott L. […]

Daily Item: Selinsgrove Considers Removing Fluoride from Water

The Daily Item reports Selinsgrove Borough Council is considering removing fluoride from its water system. The newspaper reports council was told that DEP has tightened its rules regarding the monitoring of water systems that use fluoride. Also the new monitoring equipment and labor would be several thousand dollars according to the borough manager. Earlier this […]