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Fluoridation Forum Report Flunks Test
Finally the Fluoridation Forum report is out (September 10, 2002) and can be found at http://www.doh.ie/publications/fluoridation.html. As expected they flunked my test. I had presented to the Forum (in person) my “50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation” and argued that the way they could demonstrate to me and the Irish people that they were going to […]
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Another look at Brunelle & Carlos
Recently we received a letter commenting on our analysis of the Brunelle & Carlos (1990) paper. Before we print the letter and Michael’s response, a little background. The Brunelle & Carlos paper was published in the Journal of Dental Research, Volume 69, pages 723-727, in 1990. The paper was the official analysis of the data […]
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More Discussion on Brunelle & Carlos
We have received several responses to IFIN #290 on the very meager benefits demonstrated in the largest survey ever conducted on tooth decay in the US (Brunelle and Carlos, 1990). 1) Cory Mermer points out that 0.6 tooth surfaces out of 128 is actually less than 0.5% not just “less than 1%” as we more […]
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Map Showing U.S. Communities That Have Rejected Fluoridation
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TRI 2008: Rank by Industry for Fluorine Releases
The following data comes from EPA’s Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) for Fluorine releases in 2008. “Total releases” includes both water and air pollution. It’s important to note, however, that not all industries or sources that release fluoride into the environment are included in the TRI. Total 2008 Fluorine Releases = 91,874 pounds See also 2008 Hydrogen Fluoride Releases (64,972,078 […]
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TRI 2008: Rank by Industry for Hydrogen Fluoride Releases
The following data comes from EPA’s Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) for Hydrogen Fluoride releases in 2008. “Total releases” includes both water and air pollution. It’s important to note, however, that not all industries or sources that release fluoride into the environment are included in the TRI. Total 2008 Hydrogen Fluoride Releases = 64,972,078 See also 2008 Fluorine Releases = […]
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TRI 2008: Rank by State for Hydrogen Fluoride Releases
The following data comes from EPA’s Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) for Hydrogen fluoride and Fluorine releases in 2008. “Total releases” include both water and air pollution. It’s important to note, however, that not all industries or sources that release fluoride into the environment are included in the TRI. Listed below are 48 states. Hawaii and Rhode Island, […]
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Papers by Kathleen Thiessen, PhD
KATHLEEN M. THIESSEN, PhD, is a senior scientist at Oak Ridge Center for Risk Analysis, Inc. in Tennessee. From 2003 – 2006, Dr. Thiessen served as a member of the Committee on Fluoride in Drinking Water for the National Research Council of the National Academies. She has extensive experience evaluating exposures, doses, and risks to […]
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Dr. Vyvyan Howard’s comments to EFSA on sodium monofluorophosphate
By Professor C. Vyvyan Howard. MB. ChB. PhD. FRCPath. Professor Vyvyan Howard is a medically qualified toxico-pathologist and is an expert on effects of toxic substances on the fetus and infant during the developmental period of life. He is currently the President of the International Society of Doctors for the Environment which is a World […]
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Sodium monofluorophosphate (MFP)
Sodium monofluorophosphate (MFP) On November 27, 2008, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) gave the green light to the use of Sodium Monofluorophosphate (and Calcium Fluoride) as a food supplement in Europe. According to the Alliance for Natural Health (UK): “Generally, when EFSA says a foodstuff is safe, it goes on free sale through all […]