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BIPARTISAN BILL WOULD FUND CDC ORAL HEALTH INITIATIVES
Senators Richard Durbin, D-Ill, and Roger Marshall, R-Kan, introduced a bill that would reauthorize programs relating to oral health promotion and disease prevention by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) through 2028. The bill, S. 3597, the Promoting Dental Health Act, was applauded by the American Dental Association and highlighted the federal government’s role in preventing […]
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Plaintiffs Ask Judge to Take Swift Action as Landmark Fluoride Trial Wraps Up.
THE DEFENDER. A landmark trial that could determine the future of water fluoridation in the U.S. ended Tuesday with attorneys for the environmental groups and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency responding to questions from federal Judge Edward Chen. A landmark trial that could determine the future of water fluoridation in the U.S. ended Tuesday with […]
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Nebraska proposal would put local water fluoridation to public referendum
State Sen. Ben Hansen seeks to let more Nebraskans decide on water fluoridation across the state after a 2008 mandate allowed cities to opt-out. LINCOLN — Conversations about water fluoridation may be on the horizon for more Nebraska cities or villages, in light of a legislative proposal under consideration this session. Legislative Bill 1387, introduced by […]
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Morehead leaders discuss possible effects of proposed water fluoridation bill
A bill on its way through the Kentucky General Assembly would make putting fluoride into water systems across the commonwealth optional, and local officials are weighing the pros and cons. House Bill 141, sponsored in part by Republican Representative Richard White, aims to allow the governing bodies of water systems to decide whether they participate […]
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Fluoride Trial Judge Mulls ‘Mixed’ IQ Evidence In Closings
LAW360. A California federal judge questioned the EPA and environmental groups on studies linking fluoride exposure to lower IQs during bench trial closing arguments Tuesday, observing that there’s a clear dose-response relationship… Original article online at: https://www.law360.com/environmental/articles/1804610 Print PDF
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Declaring “medical freedom” this North Carolina county just banned fluoride in its water
After weeks of often contentious debate, Union County commissioners voted 3-2 Monday night to stop adding fluoride to the county’s water supply. Water fluoridation has been used by cities for decades to reduce tooth decay. Pediatric dentists told commissioners the practice was not only safe, but it was also essential for those who never or […]
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Judge Drills Into Science About Fluoride’s Harms as Trial Ends.
BLOOMBERG LAW. Fluoride trial ends with disputes over court’s authority Judge orders both sides to clarify their disputes by March 1 A federal judge on Tuesday focused attorneys on questions about the amount of fluoride that may harm children’s developing brains as he prepares to rule on whether the mineral is so risky the EPA […]
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Union Co. officials vote to remove fluoride from public water supply
MONROE, N.C. – Union County commissioners voted 3-2 Monday night against continuing the addition of fluoride to part of the county’s water supply. The contentious debate between public health and medical freedom has spanned months, over the course of three Board of County Commissioners meetings. A dozen people spoke on the issue, evenly divided on […]
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Toxic Ingredients in Toothpaste: This Will Make You Think
Fluoride Fluoride is a touchy subject for many of us with conflicting opinions. Certain sites like the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Technology are concerned. A study was done on health risks associated with fluoride. However, the American Dental Association supports fluoride and says it’s important. You’ll have to make up your own mind. […]
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Week 2 of the #FluorideLawsuit: EPA Rests Their Case, Admits Harm Related to Fluoride Exposure
SAN FRANCISCO – On Tuesday morning, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finished presenting their expert witnesses, and rested their case in the second phase of the long-delayed fluoride lawsuit. Judge Edward Chen ordered the EPA and the plaintiffs, led by Fluoride Action Network (FAN) attorney Michael Connett, to reconvene via Zoom on February 20th at 9:30 am […]
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