Fluoride contributes to degenerative eye diseases such as cataracts, age related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma, reports DT Waugh in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (March 2019), reports New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc. (NYSCOF). Although research has consistently shown that it is the topical application of fluoride to teeth, not the […]
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 toothpastes of different concentrations for preventing dental caries
Abstract Background Caries (dental decay) is a disease of the hard tissues of the teeth caused by an imbalance, over time, in the interactions between cariogenic bacteria in dental plaque and fermentable carbohydrates (mainly sugars). Regular toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste is the principal non-professional intervention to prevent caries, but the caries-preventive effect varies according to […]
Fluorosilicic Acid Market Size For to Expand Significantly 2016 – 2024
Fluorosilicic acid is an organic liquid produced as by product of hydrogen fluoride and phosphoric acid production. It is generally used for fluoridation of water to maintain fluoride level in water by municipal corporations and in toothpastes. Maintaining fluoride levels helps in preventing tooth decay. Being a liquid, fluorosilicic acid is easy to handle and […]
New device simplifies measurement of fluoride contamination in water
IMAGE: The prototype device used with SION-105 to detect fluoride anions in drinking water. view more Credit: Marie-Thé and Etienne Roux Adding fluoride to water has been common practice in a number of countries, including the US, Australia, Brazil, Malaysia, India and Vietnam. In low concentrations (below 1.5 mg/L) can help prevent tooth decay and even […]
Efficient utilisation of flue gas desulfurization gypsum as a potential material for fluoride removal
Highlights An attractive material for fluoride removal from synthetic solution is presented. FGD gypsum exhibits satisfactory performance on calcium release and fluoride removal. FGD gypsum removes fluoride through combining with calcium to form calcium fluoride. By-product reuse improves the sustainable development of resource and environment. Abstract This study introduces the use of a waste by-product […]
Molten Metal Energy Storage For Future Maritime Propulsion
file photo of molten metal battery The comparatively short sailing distances encountered along navigable inland waterways combined with stops at navigation locks enhances the attractiveness of using battery propulsion technology. While the popular electrochemical batteries involve lithium technology and chemical acid technology, other competing batteries operate at elevated temperatures, offer extended service lives utilize involve […]
(How to) Make Your Own Toothpaste
Toothpaste has various uses, such as freshening the breath, helping to prevent oral problems including halitosis, whitening the teeth and helping with overall teeth cleanliness. However, it is interesting that it can be easily made at home using basic ingredients and a simple procedure. How was toothpaste made in the past? According to ancient records, […]
Biosorptive removal of fluoride from aqueous solution onto newly developed biosorbent from Ficus benghalensis leaf: Evaluation of equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics
Abstract Need for developing an effective defluoridation method using locally available resources and recycling of agriculture waste is still encouraging the researchers for achieving sustainability. Greater attention was shown towards developing biosorbent for deflouridation utilisation of locally available plant biomass such as leaves. Present research envisages on developing a novel biosorbent from Ficus benghalensis leaf […]
Podcast with Dr Hardy Limeback on The Gallico Show
Why We Need to Talk About Fluoridation Click here to listen to the podcast. When Hardy Limeback’s research on bone tissue led him to the realization that public water fluoridation is a costly mistake, his colleagues urged him to keep quiet. Instead he called a meeting to apologize for misleading his dental students on the […]
Highly efficient removal of fluoride from aqueous media through polymer composite membranes
Highlights Aluminum and calcium based adsorbents were studied for defluorination. The effect of temperature, pH, reaction time and concentration were evaluated. Composite membranes for fluoride removal from aqueous solutions were prepared. Membrane filters showed suitable morphological and structural properties. Fluoride rejection rates around 70% were achieved. Abstract Different aluminum and calcium based particles, montmorillonite (MMT), […]