Fluoride is one of the most interesting stories of public health improvement. It all began over 100 years ago, with two simple observations: 1) that lots of people in some areas of the world had weird marks on their teeth, and 2) that somehow they never seemed to lose them to decay. After over a […]
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.
Fluoride-alright-alright!
Like many sane people, I am not a big fan of RFK Jr. So when Mike Pesca of The Gist asked me to investigate whether there’s cause for concern when it comes to fluoride being added to drinking water, I thought the answer was an obvious and resounding “no.” After all, we have been adding […]
Many Americans are unsure if fluoride is being added to their water supply
Washington DC, January 15, 2025—A new Ipsos poll finds that while a majority of Americans are familiar with the use of fluoride in the U.S. water supply, a plurality doesn’t know if fluoride is currently being added to the water supplying their home. The poll also finds that while a plurality doesn’t know if the […]
GRU Authority ends solar agreement, residents discuss fluoride
Another group of public commenters urged the GRU Authority to stop adding fluoride to Gainesville’s drinking water, which it has done since the 1940s. The request follows a nationwide trend to reconsider adding fluoride to drinking water—largely prompted by comments by Robert Kennedy Jr., who President-elect Donald Trump has picked as the next secretary of […]
Melbourne to stop adding fluoride to drinking water
After three hours of impassioned pleas and dueling science among dozens of dentists, the Melbourne City Council voted Tuesday to stop adding fluoride to the city’s drinking water. By a 6-to-1 vote, the City Council decided to discontinue the practice, immediately, after more than 40 speakers at the marathon meeting that lasted into the wee […]
Crest, Colgate Sued Over Kids Products That Contain Fluoride
Class action complaints allege misleading, fraudulent claims Flavorings for kids risk fluoride overdoses, plaintiffs say Safety claims toothpaste and mouthwash manufacturers make about their fluoride-containing products for young children violate consumer protection and other laws, according to multiple complaints filed against companies on Monday. Parents of preschoolers filed complaints against the Procter & Gamble Co., […]
BG City Council workshop leads to fluoride debate
The Battle Ground City Council faced pushback from some locals following a workshop on Jan. 6 addressing the city’s practice of using fluoride in its water supply. The workshop was prompted by a heightened national focus on fluoride in drinking water following a federal court ruling that ordered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reassess […]
Breaking: 6 Lawsuits Filed Today Accuse Makers of Children’s Fluoride Toothpaste of Violating Federal Law
Six class action lawsuits filed today accuse major dental product manufacturers of deceptively marketing products containing fluoride to young children, and misleading parents to believe the products are safe for toddlers. The lawsuits name children’s toothpaste brands Crest and Colgate/Tom’s of Maine, and the children’s mouth rinse brands Act, Colgate/Tom’s of Maine, Firefly and Hello. Plaintiffs include parents and caregivers […]
A Kansas town’s fight over whether to put fluoride in drinking water sheds light on a national debate
The debate in Abilene, Kansas, could be a precursor to other communities considering the move because members of the incoming Trump administration are advocating to get rid of fluoride in drinking water. Experts say dental health is at stake. The small town of Abilene, Kansas, was the center of a fight over fluoride in drinking […]
Thinking smarter about our health, omit fluoride
Ah, fluoride! “You say yes, I say no.” When we become subjective about anything, nothing will change – lead, mercury, aluminum, chlorine, fluoride … Let’s look at science. Science is only valid when it is independently verified. The original science on fluoridation was done by Alcoa Aluminum scientists. They had a conclusion in mind before […]