For decades, drinking water fluoridation opponents were often portrayed as a fringe element and conspiracy theorists, but a federal ruling in the US may put an end to the practice and marks a pivotal point in their campaign to convince the public and policymakers of the substance’s dangers for infants’ developing brains. Armed with a […]
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Water fluoridation now ‘less effective’
Adding fluoride to water may be less effective than it was, a review has concluded. It comes as the government considers whether to expand fluoridation in north-east England. Academics said studies before 1975 showed a “clear clinical benefit” but studies since then showed only a “modest” one. They said the advantage now for children was […]
Dental health benefits of fluoride in water may have declined, study finds
The dental health benefits of adding fluoride to drinking water may be smaller now than before fluoride toothpaste was widely available, a review suggests. Researchers from the universities of Manchester, Dundee and Aberdeen assessed evidence from 157 studies comparing communities that had fluoride added to their water supplies with communities that had no additional fluoride […]
Water fluoridation found to be less effective now than in past
The dental health benefits of adding fluoride to drinking water may be smaller now than before fluoride toothpaste was widely available, an updated Cochrane review has found. The team of researchers from the Universities of Manchester, Dundee and Aberdeen reviewed the evidence from 157 studies which compared communities that had fluoride added to their water […]
Opinion: It’s time for dentists to confront the truth about fluoride
For decades, fluoride has been lauded as a key ingredient in preventing tooth decay, leading to widespread water fluoridation across the U.S. However, emerging scientific evidence raises critical questions about the safety and efficacy of this practice, particularly concerning its potential impact on brain development in children. The recent federal court ruling challenged the status […]
Naples leaders may stop fluoridating drinking water. What to know
Naples city leaders may stop having fluoride added to the drinking water due to a recent federal court ruling and the urging of fluoride opponents. Half a dozen residents, including physicians, addressed the Naples City Council on Wednesday on the harms of fluoride being added to the water and called for the practice to stop. […]
Fluoride in water prevents some cavities but concern about health risks raises questions about the tradeoffs
The public health practice of adding fluoride to water supplies faces new scrutiny as a few recent reports raise concerns about potential health risks and suggest the benefits may not be as significant as they once were. A new report from the Cochrane Collaboration, an independent group that systematically analyzes scientific research, found just a slight benefit […]
American Dental Association Defends & Pledges To Keep Pushing Fluoridated Water
Despite a courts ruling that fluoride can damage the brains of children, the American Dental association has pledged that it will continue to push its use in the US water supply. A federal court ruling recently determined that the levels of fluoride in US drinking water pose unreasonable risks to children’s IQ and cognitive development Natural News reports: Generations of […]
Water district that refuses to fluoridate being fined $500 per week
Only one water district in Arkansas serving more than 5,000 customers has refused to add fluoride to its water system as required by a state mandate, the Ozark Mountain Regional Public Water Authority (OMRPWA), which serves parts of Boone, Newton and Searcy counties. As a result, the water authority has been fined $500 per week […]
Federal ruling heartens fluoridation opponents
The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have argued for decades that it is necessary to add fluoride to the drinking water to help protect children from cavities. Anti-fluoride activists across the state and country have countered that fluoride is only effective when applied topically on the teeth, […]