The DOD shipped nearly 2 million pounds from 25 states; Private entities also delivered materials to be burned Norlite’s incineration facility has burned 2 million pounds of materials containing PFAS. Photo – Paul Buckowski – Albany Times Union The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) has released information on the sources of […]
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.
Eight former leaders in U.S. Public Health Service affirm support of water fluoridation
Note from the Fluoride Action Network The American Dental Association (ADA) released this statement in pdf format from 8 former Chief Dental Officers. The use of the word “safe” is mentioned 3 times: … In 2004, Surgeon General Richard Carmona added that CWF “continues to be the most cost-effective, equitable and safe means to provide […]
Water fluoridation: When current research contradicts public practices.
January 25, 2020, marked the 75th anniversary of intentional water fluoridation in the United States (US). Once touted as a significant advancement in public health, current research now raises interesting questions about water fluoridation in light of other effective fluoride treatment methods and the potential for adverse health impacts. Globally, 350 million people (only 5% […]
Annual Fluoride Awareness Week Update by Dr. Mercola.
Click here to see Dr Joseph Mercola’s interview with Paul Connett, PhD Story at-a-glance Over the past 20 years, the Fluoride Action Network (FAN) has facilitated the removal of fluoride from the water supplies of hundreds of communities across North America, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. This week, we’re helping FAN raise funds to […]
You Must Not ‘Do Your Own Research’ When It Comes To Science
“Research both sides and make up your own mind.” It’s simple, straightforward, common sense advice. And when it comes to issues like vaccinations, climate change, and the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, it can be dangerous, destructive, and even deadly. The techniques that most of us use to navigate most of our decisions in life — gathering […]
ADA: Fluoridation series on tap through July
Three ADA continuing education webinars remain in July in honor of the 75th anniversary of community water fluoridation. The ADA Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention is presenting the series, which include CE credit for each. The remaining three webinars are: • July 14: Fluoridation Advocacy: How to Share Evidence-Based Findings to Lay Audiences, […]
Incredible Information from HHS: “What can I do to limit my exposure to fluoride”
Note from the Fluoride Action Network The following content was “last reviewed on July 9, 2020” less than one month after the close of the TSCA trial on fluoride’s neurotoxicity. The following information gives no indication, whatsoever, to the fact that in fluoridated communities, where over 200 million Americans live, the fetus and the formula-fed […]
Water for Formula: Which Type Should You Use?
Note from Fluoride Action Network: The article states, “Boiling tap water doesn’t change how much fluoride is in it.” Incorrect. If water is boiled for a longer time fluoride will concentrate in it. For example, if you put 2 liters of fluoridated water (1.4 ppm fluoride) water in your kettle and most boils away, with […]
SmileDirect sues big insurer over coverage denials
Also: AAC looks to break leases via bankruptcy SmileDirectClub executives have filed lawsuits against two Delta Dental plans over the insurance carriers’ alleged reluctance to cover teledentistry services. The complaints by Nashville-based SmileDirect, which has been aggressive in court over other licensing and intellectual property matters, say Delta Dental affiliates based in Illinois and California […]
Letter in support of fluoridation from 8 former Chief Dental Officers
Note from the Fluoride Action Network The American Dental Association (ADA) released this statement in pdf format on July 15, 2020. The use of the word “safe” is mentioned 3 times: … In 2004, Surgeon General Richard Carmona added that CWF “continues to be the most cost-effective, equitable and safe means to provide protection from […]