The use of fluoride in toothpaste is now so widespread that people’s total exposure to the chemical is no longer known, leading scientists said yesterday. A report from the Medical Research Council, commissioned by the Government, could put into question Labour’s plans to change the law to encourage more fluoridation in the fight against tooth […]
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Water fluoridation ‘needs research’
Experts say there is still not enough information to say whether fluoride should be added to water. A report compiled by the Medical Research Council spells out several areas where more work is needed. Adding fluoride to water is backed by health and dental experts including the World Health Organization. Studies have shown adding fluoride […]
‘Fluoride is poisoning Ulster’s children’
THOUSANDS of children could be at risk from a fluoride ‘rinsing’ programme introduced in schools three years ago, a leading environmental campaigner has warned. And Walter Graham has now demanded a meeting with Education Minister Martin McGuinness and Health Minister Bairbre de Brun to discuss the implications of devastating new findings. The scientific study, conducted […]
Free Toothbrush Program Cuts Tooth Decay Among Poor
THREE health projects in Glasgow have been praised for improving patient care. Health Minister Malcolm Chisholm said cancer care, oral hygiene for children and GP prescribing should be shared and copied all over Scotland. He said the Glasgow’s Chronic Cancer Pain Integrated Care Pathway had improved the way patients are treated and gives patients complete […]
The Compound Problems of Fluoride
Erupting volcanoes are an impressive but deadly force. Apart from blasting out tonnes of ash, rock and lava, volcanoes release clouds of poisonous gases into the atmosphere. One of the most dangerous is hydrogen fluoride. It promotes acid rain and attaches to ash particles, polluting grass and streams. Some volcanic eruptions, particularly in Iceland, have […]
Latest fluoride plans given the brush off in Bolton
Health bosses have been attacked over fresh plans to add fluoride to the town’s water supply, reopening a controversial 38-year-old debate. A Bolton MP and councillor have criticised the move by regional health bosses to make fluoridation of the North-west’s tap water a priority. They claim there are still serious question marks over the use […]
Mercury fillings may be affecting dentists
Dear All, For years, most, but not all, dentists have trusted their dental associations when they were assured that mercury amalgams were perfectly safe for their patients and themselves. Now more and more evidence is mounting that neither claim is true. In this latest report, Scotland researchers have found “up to four times the normal […]
Two More Councils in England Vote Against Fluoridation
Dear All, A few days ago I received news from Liz Vaughan about a victory in the UK. I asked Liz for more details, and it looks as if we have had at least two victories (Allerdale and Buttermere). Here are both of Liz Vaughan’s emails and my query. If you wish to congratulate Liz […]
Green Party to Mount Challenge Against Fluoridation of School Milk
Green peer Lord Beaumont of Whitley is to lead a House of Lords debate on the allegedly “misleading, biased and scientifically questionable” information being given to parents of some British primary school children regarding fluoridated school milk. An incisive Green Party briefing entitled “Dental milk” and truth decay, to be issued this week, finds severe […]
Scottish Consumer Council urges ministers to scrap ‘risky’ fluoride plan
Ministers were yesterday urged to scrap plans for the fluoridation of Scotland’s water supplies in favour of ‘less risky’ schemes to cut tooth decay. Watchdog body the Scottish Consumer Council (SCC) warned that pressing ahead with the proposals could expose the public to ‘adverse health effects’. The Scottish Executive is currently carrying out a consultation […]