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Dr.Collins BioMin Restore Plus: the first ever fluoride-containing bioglass toothpaste to get FDA approval
Dr.Collins is delighted to announce that its BioMin Restore Plus Toothpaste has received FDA 510K approval for relief of sensitivity. This is a huge breakthrough, being the first fluoride-containing bioactive glass toothpaste to be approved by the FDA for sale in the United States *(see footnote). The toothpaste uniquely controls the release of calcium, phosphate […]
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Innovations: New community water fluoridation system is ‘game-changer,’ advocates say
Sodium fluorosilicate tablet system receives NSF Standard 61 approval Innovation: The new sodium fluorosilicate tablet system is shown. Editor’s note: The “Innovations” series highlights and features leaps forward in science-based technology that can provide benefits to dentists, their patients and the public. Mulberry, Fla. — A new community water fluoridation system that is the […]
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People of Golaghat facing drinking water problem
GOLAGHAT: The people of Golaghat are facing a serious problem of pure drinking water. Both in rural and urban areas, people are not getting pure drinking water. Out of around 13,000 families in Golaghat municipal area, only 2,000 families are getting water supply from the Golaghat Municipal Board and most of these families get very […]
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City of Swift Current Secures Cheaper Chemical Tender
The largest chemical purchase for the city in 2021 is expected to be liquid alum at just under $330,000 (file photo) The city of Swift Current will be able to keep a bit of extra money in their piggybank next year after finalizing their water treatment chemical tender earlier this week. Swift Current city council […]
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Investigation targets discharges of next-generation ‘forever chemicals’ from 3M’s Cottage Grove plant
Cottage Grove plant focus of investigations into PFAS materials. State and federal pollution regulators are investigating 3M Co.’s reporting on next-generation “forever chemicals” discharged from its Cottage Grove plant into the Mississippi River, even as Minnesota struggles to address ever-growing contamination from the original versions the manufacturer no longer makes. 3M’s Cottage Grove plant has […]
United States, Minnesota Perfluorinated chemicals -
Yorktown’s Over-Budget Fluoride Project Runs into More Problems
YORKTOWN, N.Y. – Nearly eight years ago, the Town Board voted to keep fluoride in its drinking water. The town later received a $901,050 grant from the state to build a town-operated fluoride system—a place to dose its water with the naturally occurring mineral, which is said to protect and strengthen tooth enamel, thereby reducing […]
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Fluoride-Based Batteries Set to Replace Lithium in Rechargeable Batteries
As the world continues to become modern, more energy is needed to power modern technology being used today. With the use of electric cars, researchers have been looking for alternative ways and materials to replace lithium-ion rechargeable batteries because these batteries only have a very limited supply. According to a report from Futurity, researchers have thought of […]
United States, National USA Batteries -
Juliet Guichon letter: No debate on fluoride
On Dec. 14, Calgary city council could have significantly helped Calgarians by 1. reducing pain, suffering, cost and misery; 2. wisely investing (spending $1.29 to save $55.47); 3. addressing racial inequity; 4. honouring the will of the people expressed in two plebiscites; 5. following medical advice; and 6. attracting young families. City council could have […]
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Future of fluoride study for Spokane’s water remains uncertain
Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward and the Spokane City Council are at loggerheads regarding whether to accept grant funding to study fluoridating the city’s drinking water. (Christopher Anderson) The Spokane City Council and Mayor Nadine Woodward are at an impasse over a grant-funded study about adding fluoride to the municipal water system. The city has […]
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Frederick County: New water treatment plant construction to start soon
STEPHENS CITY — Pipeline construction associated with the new Henry F. Sliwinski Water Treatment Plant in Frederick County is expected to begin in January. Frederick Water Executive Director Eric Lawrence made the announcement at Tuesday night’s Frederick Water board meeting. The plant is part of the Opequon Water Supply Plan (OWSP), which aims to meet […]
United States, Virginia