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Beekeeper groups sue EPA over pesticide decision
Note from the Fluoride Action Network: Molecular structure for Sulfoxaflor (see more information on its toxicity and USDA Shuts Down Data Collection on Honey Bees) _________________________________________________________________ Washington (CNN)In the latest confrontation between the bee industry and the Trump administration, a group of concerned beekeepers have sued the Environmental Protection Agency over its July decision […]
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N.S. Public Health unable to offer school-based fluoride this year
A nation-wide shortage of fluoride mouth rinse means Nova Scotia’s school-based fluoride program will be skipping a year. “It’s unfortunate that we’re faced with this unforeseen shortage, but this gives us the chance to readjust our delivery model in a way that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the program,” said Catherine Hebb, a […]
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Preparation and characterization of novel green synthesized iron–aluminum nanocomposite and studying its efficiency in fluoride removal
Highlights Green synthesized iron-aluminium nanocomposite, adsorption capacity ?42.95?mg/g and fluoride removal 82.1%. Langmuir model best fitted the equilibrium data with monolayer adsorption capacity of 28.07?mg/g at 313?K. The reaction followed pseudo second order kinetics and multistage diffusion control process. Fluoride contaminated water from subparts of India resulted in 82.6 and 83% removal efficiency. Abstract A […]
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Assessment of fluoride concentrations in drinking water sources in the Jirapa and Kassena-Nankana Municipalities of Ghana
Highlights Natural groundwater is not necessarily safe for drinking. Fluoride concentration in groundwater sources ranged from 0.6 to 2 mg/L. High fluoride concentrations in groundwater in the Upper East Region of Ghana. 1.8% of boreholes in the study area have high fluoride concentration (>1.5 mg/L). 1.5% of population in the study area are exposed to […]
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Sept 24: 8:15AM ET – 9:30AM ET. Live panel discussion on the future of oral health care.
Tune-In Live Please join us on Tuesday, September 24 for a lively panel discussion on the future of oral health care, presented by DentaQuest in partnership with POLITICO. The event will be streamed live from Washington, D.C. from 8:15AM ET – 9:30AM ET. About the Event An estimated 74 million Americans have no access to […]
United States, National USA DentaQuest -
Survey: U.S. Oral Health System is Failing, But Americans Know How to Fix It
Half of patients are concerned about their oral health, making it the top health concern over heart, eye, digestive, mental, and skin health 3 in 4 Americans face barriers to dental care – chiefly cost and lack of insurance – yet dentists, physicians, and employers agree on solutions to improve the oral health system BOSTON, […]
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Microbe from New Jersey wetlands chomps PFAS
A fallen tree exposes iron-rich soils, the source of PFAS-degrading bacteria in a forested wetland at the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area in New Jersey. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are building up in the environment, and scientists are becoming concerned. These substances, ubiquitous as water-repellent or nonstick additives in many consumer products, are persistent and […]
United States, New Jersey Perfluorinated chemicals -
No fluoride program in schools this year due to shortage
The authority will be using this year to plan for a transition from using rinse to using varnish The Nova Scotia Health Authority will not offer a fluoride program in schools this year as it transitions from one form of treatment to another. The NSHA planned to use a fluoride mouth rinse for the last […]
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No fluoride in drinking water for many Edmonton residents during system updates
Epcor has temporarily stopped adding fluoride to water while it upgrades the E.L. Smith Water Treatment Plant. The fluoride interruption is expected to last seven months, until March 2020. During that time, Epcor will be replacing four bulk fluoride storage tanks that are approximately 20 years old. “The reason why it’s taking seven months is […]
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Concentration of fluoride in groundwater of India: A systematic review, meta-analysis and risk assessment
Highlights Sixty three studies comprising 57381 samples included in the current meta-analysis of fluoride in groundwater. The pooled concentration of fluoride in India was found to be around 2.37?mg/L: 95% CI (1.46-3.28?mg/L). This study revealed that the fluoride concentration in rural parts of the country is 1.85 times higher than urban areas. The concentration of […]
India Water Treatment