AUSTIN (KXAN) — The makers of Colgate toothpaste filed an “Assurance of Voluntary Compliance” Wednesday in response to a lawsuit from the Texas Office of Attorney General that alleged the company engaged in deceptive trade practices. Texas AG Ken Paxton sued the company and other toothpaste makers on April 30. He claimed that the companies […]
News Archive
Welcome to the Fluoride Action Network News Archive. The FAN News Archive serves as an historical repository for fluoride news stories, positive or negative. Since FAN catalogs all news stories on fluoride, our news section remains a reliable database of all published fluoride news.
Our news database is categorized by country, state/province, and industry. This collection of articles is constantly being updated with the most recent global news on fluoride-related issues and events.
3 compete in DeForest recall election following vote to remove fluoride from water
Three candidates are facing off in a special election in DeForest that follows a years-long dispute involving police reports, a burner email account and Facebook fights over dental hygiene. During next Tuesday’s election, voters will weigh whether to keep Trustee William Landgraf in office or replace him with either Stacey Petersen orAlicia Williams. The recall […]
Paladino’s plan to remove fluoride from water stalls
Fluoride remains in the city’s water, months after Acting Mayor Joshua Paladino ’18 said removing it was his top priority. “I asked the city manager to research it and bring forward a resolution, to at least give the city council an opportunity to vote on whether we should continue to fluoridate the public water supply,” […]
TASS votes to remove fluoride from Loudon, Monroe County water supplies
The Tellico Area Services System (TASS) unanimously voted to remove fluoride from its water supply on August 20, after hearing public opinion regarding the addition of the chemical to local faucets around the county. While plenty of customer comments were heard by Board Members at the August meeting, TASS Superintendent Mark Clinton emphasized that worries […]
Westminster City Council removes fluoride from water
WESTMINSTER, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Westminster City Council passed a resolution Tuesday evening to change the city’s water treatment process. According to officials, the removal of fluoride from the city’s water treatment process was first introduced on Aug. 12. A public hearing was held during Tuesday’s city council meeting. By removing fluoride from the water, […]
Westminster City Council to discuss removing fluoride from water
Westminster City Council to discuss removing fluoride from water. Westminster City Council will talk over several utility matters at its meeting tonight, including removing fluoride from its drinking water. Original article online at: https://upstatetoday.com/news/westminster-city-council-to-discuss-removing-fluoride-from-water/article_5832321c-3406-4547-be9d-efe3b5bb6922.html
MAHA Commission: Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy
MAHA Commission members release the “Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy.” This plan outlines the Trump Administration’s approach to pursuing rigorous, gold-standard scientific research to guide informed decisions, promote healthy outcomes for children and families, and drive innovative solutions. Original article online at: https://www.youtube.com/live/o1LtxKeop_U?t=1731s
Water fluoridation: a critical partnership between public health and water utilities
As communities across the U.S. grapple with fluoridation decisions, water utilities find themselves at the centre of one of public health’s most enduring debates. Recent policy changes and mounting pressure from anti-fluoridation activists have placed water professionals in challenging positions. Understanding the science behind fluoridation is essential for utilities navigating these waters. Water fluoridation represents […]
After Stitt’s announcement with RFK Jr., little done to Make Oklahoma Healthy Again
More than two months after Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt launched his campaign pledging to Make Oklahoma Healthy Again, state officials have disclosed little progress on the effort, and the advisory panel overseeing the initiative still has not met. Stitt drew widespread attention in June when he announced the initiative at a Capitol news conference, where […]
Webinars, printable flyers and more tools to support fluoride advocacy
QUICK SUMMARY: CDA, in partnership with the CDA Foundation, offers a webinar series designed to empower dental teams to advocate for community fluoridation by debunking misinformation, building trust and using evidence-based tools to educate themselves and patients. Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral, has been widely recognized for its ability to prevent tooth decay and strengthen […]