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Raft River schools can receive dental sealants
RAFT RIVER — Raft River elementary and middle schools are scheduled to receive free dental sealants and fluoride varnish to help prevent cavities, as part of Delta Dental of Idaho’s Grins-on-the-Go program. • Raft River Elementary: beginning May 1 — first- and second-graders • Raft River Middle: beginning May 1 — seventh- and eighth-graders Dental […]
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Bliss schools get dental sealants
BLISS — Bliss elementary and middle schools are scheduled to receive free dental sealants and fluoride varnish to help prevent cavities, as part of Delta Dental of Idaho’s Grins-on-the-Go program. • Bliss Elementary: beginning May 8 — first- and second-graders • Bliss Middle: beginning May 8 — seventh- and eighth-graders Dental sealants fill the deep grooves […]
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Interview with Bamidele Omotowa: “uranium fluoride waste… contained about 25 percent valuable fluorine”
Bamidele Omotowa is a Nigerian U.S.-based Chemist, Nuclear Scientist, and Co-Founder of Pearlhill Technologies. In this second part of his interview with Bunmi Fatoye-Matory, he speaks on his American experience and challenges Diaspora Nigerians and scientists face trying to help national development. PT: Tell us about your American journey. Omotowa: I was appointed as a Senior Research […]
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Murtaugh students set to receive free dental sealants
MURTAUGH — Murtaugh Elementary School and Murtaugh Middle School are scheduled to receive free dental sealants and fluoride varnish to help prevent cavities as part of Delta Dental of Idaho’s Grins-on-the-Go program, beginning April 24. Dental sealants fill the deep grooves of the back teeth where 90 percent of cavities occur. Fluoride varnish helps protect […]
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Idaho pharmacists have been able to prescribe fluoride for several years.
There are big changes afoot for pharmacies both in Idaho and across the United States. Starting July 1 in Idaho, if you have a short-term illness or something that can be diagnosed via an easy test such as a sinus infection, strep throat or a cold sore, instead of going to the doctor, you can […]
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Simplot CEO visits Pocatello
POCATELLO — As its global footprint expands, J.R. Simplot will again become one of the most cost-effective phosphate producers in the nation, the company’s top official said Wednesday. “I’m really excited to announce that we will be among one of the cheapest producers in the United States once we have the new ammonia plant up […]
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Idaho considering legislation to further expand pharmacists’ health care role
BOISE, Idaho — A bill being considered by the Idaho Legislature could make the state one of the most progressive in the nation when it comes to utilizing pharmacists to meet health care needs. … On Feb. 24, the Idaho House Health and Welfare Committee unanimously voted to advance another bill that that would help […]
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Simplot plant, DEQ agreement will cut pollution
POCATELLO — Air and water quality near the J.R. Simplot Don Plant will continue to improve at an accelerated pace thanks to a new agreement between the company and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. A new agreement between Simplot and the DEQ signed this summer will reduce fluoride and particulate emissions by more than […]
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Canyon County: Free well water tests offered Tuesday
CALDWELL — Southwest District Health officials are asking residents living off of well water to have it tested in honor of National Ground Water Awareness Week, which starts Sunday and ends March 12. Southwest District Health offices will provide free water nitrate tests from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. The local office is at […]
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Idaho Senate kills resolution lauding community water fluoridation
The Idaho Senate has rejected HCR 34, the House-passed resolution recognizing community water fluoridation as a “significant public health achievement,” on a 16-18 vote. Sen. Sheryl Nuxoll, R-Cottonwood, asked the Senate, “How can we pass legislation like this where there’s a big contention on the health issue side? If we’re not sure, we should not […]
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