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Wales: Parents blamed for state of children’s teeth
BAD parenting is today blamed for the shocking state of children’s teeth in Wales. A politician launched the astonishing attack on parents as dentists told the Western Mail it is “not unusual” for children as young as three in Wales to have their milk teeth filled. Thousands of Welsh children are undergoing a general anaesthetic […]
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How fluoride in water causes dental fluorosis
FLUORIDE in water causes dental fluorosis. But how exactly? This was not known till now. Scientists from Japan and usa have identified the molecule in the cell that makes one susceptible to fluorosis. They hope their findings would lead to a drug for the ailment that has no cure. It will also benefit those suffering […]
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Delhi among 19 states facing ground water contamination
Besides a rapidly depleting groundwater table, the country faces another major problem on the water front — groundwater contamination — a problem which has affected as many as 19 states, including Delhi. The geogenic contaminants, including salinity, iron, fluoride and arsenic have affected groundwater in over 200 districts spread across 19 states, which includes Delhi. […]
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Queensland: Statement by Minister for Health on fluoridation program
Minister for HealthThe Honourable Stephen Robertson Sunday, October 05, 2008 MEDIA RELEASE 5 October 2008 Southeast Queensland fluoridation program on track Works to ensure Southeast Queensland’s major water treatment plants provide fluoridated water by December are well advanced, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today. Mr Robertson visited Wacol in Brisbane’s west today to inspect fluoride […]
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Fluoride water for Queenslanders
By the end of the year South East Queenslanders will be drinking fluoridated water. It’s the first phase of the State government’s 35 million dollar program to have the entire state’s water fluoridated by 2012, in an effort to improve the oral health of residents. Queensland Health Minister Stephen Roberston unveiled the units which will […]
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Bolton: Decision day draws nearer on fluoride
THE issue of adding fluoride to Bolton’s water has resurfaced after it emerged the town is one of just three in Greater Manchester yet to make a decision. Health bosses in Bolton have not asked regional health chiefs to produce a fluoridation plan and NHS primary care trusts (PCTs) have until the end of this […]
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Bligh addresses Rocky Q2 forum
WATER fluoridation, crocodile-egg harvesting and youth empowerment were some of the big issues thrown at Queensland Premier Anna Bligh last night as she addressed the city’s Q2 forum at Rockhampton High School. Jetting into Rockhampton late yesterday, Ms Bligh received a mixed reception from more than 100 locals who packed the hall last night. The […]
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Concerns Voiced About Nuclear Fuels’ Proposals (Erwin, South Carolina)
ERWIN — Several local residents took advantage on Thursday evening of an opportunity to voice their concerns about a proposed new highly enriched uranium processing line at the Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc., plant here. The opportunity came at the close of a meeting hosted by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to discuss NFS’ performance during the […]
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Sidney: Fluoridation on November Ballot
Residents of Sidney have the option to fluoridate the water by voting yes or no on the November ballot. City Manager Gary Person said water fluoridation is mandated by state legislature and the only way to opt out is to allow residents to vote. He said that the legislature would not allow previous votes to […]
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East Lancs: Fluoride to be added to Burnley’s water supply?
LEVELS of fluoride in Burnley’s water supply could be increased in a bid to improve the town’s dental health. The controversial move, particularly aimed at socially deprived families, was discussed by health bosses at a meeting of East Lancashire Primary Care Trust Board. Board members heard cases for and against fluoridation and backed a recommendation […]
United Kingdom, England