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The discussion on health concerns with fluoride primarily deals with dental concerns. But what other health risks potentially come from fluoride in water? Dr. Ashley Malin, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at The University of Florida, has been the lead on multiple studies looking at the impact on fluoridated water on adolescents. She talks about her […]

There’s a legitimate debate to be had about adding fluoride to drinking water. The practice has long been lauded as a victory for dental health because the chemical can strengthen tooth enamel and prevent cavities. But too much of it presents real health risks. In other words, the issue is complicated and calls for nuance […]

Florida’s fluoride ban ignites health debate as officials promote safe drinking water solutions, including reverse osmosis systems. Images (c) ConsumerAffairs PFAS, microplastics, arsenic – there’s a steady stream of contaminants Arguments pro and con about flouride are suddenly everywhere. Florida banned flouride in public drinking water last week, based on fears that the chemical can […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it is taking steps to remove concentrated ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for children from the market, citing potential health risks and a lack of FDA approval. Unlike fluoride toothpaste or rinses, these swallowed products, used by infants and toddlers, may disrupt the gut microbiome and pose […]

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in air, soil and water at varying levels, depending on location. Studies in the 20th century showed that water with higher levels of naturally occurring fluoride was linked to lower rates of dental decay. These findings led to the widespread adoption of community water fluoridation to improve oral health in […]

In 2019, fifth-grader Max Widmaier was poisoned when a malfunctioning pump in Sandy, Utah, released undiluted hydrofluorosilicic acid into the water, affecting 1,500 households, institutions and businesses and sickening over 200 people. Turns out fluoridation accidents happen frequently, and the public is often the last to know. When Utah lawmakers met during the legislative session […]

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that the agency will be taking action to remove prescription drug products with ingestible fluoride for children from the market. In a Department of Health and Human Services press release last Tuesday, President Donald Trump’s administration confirmed that the FDA would be taking action after studies […]

Disregarding the advice of medical professionals, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Republicans are leading a charge against what has been heralded as one of the greatest public health achievements: fluoride in public water. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis banned fluoride from public water on Thursday, following Utah’s move to do […]

Summary Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral present at some level in virtually all water. Fluoridation is the process of adding fluoride to a water supply. Since 1962, federal agencies have recommended certain levels of drinking water fluoridation to promote dental health. Water fluoridation is not required by federal law. The decision to add fluoride to a […]

The Food and Drug Administration will work to pull fluoride supplements for children from the market, the agency announced Tuesday. The move comes at the same time as a wave of bills aiming to restrict use of the mineral, which has long been added to public water supplies because it strengthens teeth and can prevent cavities. […]