Moncton residents will tell city councillors what they believe should happen in the debate over water fluoridation tomorrow night. Councillor Kathryn Barnes says that 31 groups or individuals have registered for the meeting, to held at city hall from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow. “It will be a chance for us to listen to […]
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Muskoka: Leave fluoride out, insists reader
Our district council recently voted (April 26, 2011) to continue artificial water fluoridation (AWF) in Muskoka. Since February, several medical officers of health and two dentists have given their robust approval to AWF, stating their concern for providing the “benefits of fluoridation” for the entire population, particularly those of low socio-economic status. They have told […]
Position Statement: Early childhood caries in Indigenous communities
A joint statement with the American Academy of Pediatrics Principal author(s) JD Irvine, S Holve, D Krol, R Schroth; Canadian Paediatric Society, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Health Committee Paediatr Child Health 2011;16(6):351-7 Abstract The oral health of Indigenous children of Canada (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) and the United States (American Indian and Alaska […]
Moncton: Friday is last chance to register for public hearing on fluoridation
The City of Moncton wants to know what you think of fluoride in your drinking water The city reminds residents that Friday is the last day to register for a public meeting to discuss whether the city should continue to fluoridate its water supply. And if early indications of interest in the subject – judging […]
Moncton: Fluoride issue not so one sided
The recent column by Rod Allen comparing anti-fluoride groups to paranoid communists is a classic case of literary narcissism – he appears to be so in love with his own “clever” writing that he didn’t even bother to check the facts on the fluoride debate. A growing chorus of reputable science is showing that fluoridation […]
Aboriginal babies’ tooth decay called ‘serious’
More than 90 per cent of young children living in some Canadian aboriginal communities have cavities in their baby teeth, say dentists who are calling for preventive solutions. Monday’s issue of the journal Pediatrics includes a joint position paper by the Canadian Pediatric Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics urging “immediate attention” to the […]
Moncton residents debate fluoride in water supply
Moncton residents will have a chance to tell the city whether they want to continue getting fluoride in their water. Local residents have been reaching out to Moncton city councillors, writing letters to the Times & Transcript and have been setting up websites and social media groups about their position on water fluoridation. This is […]
Calgary stops adding fluoride to water
The city stopped putting fluoride into Calgary’s drinking supply as of Thursday. However, it will be at least a week before the fluoride drops back to naturally occurring levels, say city officials. Both the Bow and Elbow rivers naturally contain between .1 and .4 milligrams of fluoride per litre, depending on the time of year. […]
Red Deer: Council tosses fluoride debate back to the public
The public will get a chance to chew on the great fluoride debate before council decides whether to go to a plebiscite. City council voted unanimously on Monday night to hold a “public conversation” on how the public wants the city to address the fluoride issue. After public feedback is gathered, council plans to debate […]
Red Deer: City examining fluoridation
Water fluoridation will be back on the table for Red Deer city council today. Council has been wrestling with the issue for months and asked city staff in March to investigate the pros and cons of fluoridation and whether a plebiscite was a useful option. A report going to council today doesn’t offer any easy […]