Madison Water Utility Board postpone a review of community water fluoridation Madison, Wis. — Community water fluoridation will continue in the capital city of Wisconsin, but there is a question fluoridation activists are asking: For how long? After listening to a crowd of 70 speakers at its Aug. 25 virtual meeting, the five-member Madison Water […]
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Action Alert: EPA Searching for Incinerators to Quickly Conduct an Experiment On PFAS in Emissions.
Contact Your State Environmental Commissioner to Stop This From Happening in Your State The Issue: While the disposal of PFAS chemicals poses serious challenges, the rush to burn these chemicals is on, despite no evidence they can be safely incinerated. EPA is trying to find an incinerator to be part of an experiment regarding PFAS […]
CDC: Oral Health Fast Facts
Overview Oral health is essential to general health and well-being. Oral disease can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, and learning. It can also affect social interaction and employment potential.1 The three oral conditions that most affect overall health and quality of life are cavities, severe gum disease, and […]
Fluoride occurrence in United States groundwater.
Highlights Data from 38,105 wells used to characterize F occurrence in U.S. groundwater. 85–87% of F concentrations are below the 0.7 mg/L oral-health benchmark. Multiple factors control F concentrations in groundwater. Three case studies illustrate processes that produce elevated F concentrations. ~28,200,000 people potentially served by domestic wells with F < 0.7 mg/L. Abstract Data […]
Will a new way of making hydrogen fluoride take hold?
In a first for the US, the fluorochemical raw material will be made from a fertilizer industry by-product In Aurora, North Carolina, the fertilizer company Nutrien operates one of the world’s largest fertilizer plants. Although the facility’s focus is on phosphate-containing crop nutrients, it also generates hydrofluorosilicic acid (HFS) as a by-product. Nutrien markets some […]
Review of the Revised NTP Monograph on Fluoride Exposure and Neurodevelopmental and Cognitive Health Effects (Committee Meeting 1)
Aug 5, 2020 3:00PM – 4:00PM ET Is it a Closed Session event? Yes Responsible Staff Officers: Ellen Mantus Additional Project Staff: Benjamin Ulrich *Original online at https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/08-05-2020/review-of-the-revised-ntp-monograph-on-fluoride-exposure-and-neurodevelopmental-and-cognitive-health-effects-committee-meeting-1#sectionFACA
Fluoride: Friend or foe?
Note from Fluoride Action Network, The author states, “Years of solid, rigorous scientific studies have shown that at the proper concentration, following manufacturers’ directions, there are no deleterious side effects to the proper use of fluoridated water and adjunctive products as aids to preventive dental care.” How is it possible that she is not familiar […]
NIDCR booklet: “A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby”
Excerpts: 1. Protect your baby’s teeth with fluoride. Ask a dentist or doctor if your water has fluoride in it. If it doesn’t, ask about other kinds of fluoride (such as fluoride varnish or drops) that can help keep your baby’s teeth healthy. 2. Check and clean your baby’s teeth. At about age 2 (or […]
Fluoridation Public Hearings and Grassroots Campaigns – ADA webinar
Date: July 29, 2020 Time: 10:00-11:30am (PT) Place: ZOOM Register to join: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7m6Scf_QSWWzZYohMoYk4Q The American Dental Association is celebrating 75 Years of Community Water Fluoridation in the United States through a series of webinars throughout July 2020. This is the fourth of four webinars in the 75th Anniversary of Community Water Fluoridation ADA Webinar Series. We […]
Mom’s Guide to Fluoride – ADA webinar
Date: July 27, 2020 Time: 10:00-11:30am (PT) Place: ZOOM Register to join: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oBNVxwQQQeS3zSOxEHicSA The American Dental Association is celebrating 75 Years of Community Water Fluoridation in the United States through a series of webinars throughout July 2020. This is the third of four webinars in the 75th Anniversary of Community Water Fluoridation ADA Webinar Series Healthcare […]