Over 1,200 children from across 22 dental practices have been taking part in a pioneering research study aimed at making a significant improvement to the oral health of young children in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland has the highest level of childhood dental decay in the UK and in order to tackle this issue, a partnership […]
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Campaign to stop ‘mass medication’ by adding fluoride to Hull water supply
PROTESTERS have launched a campaign to halt plans to add fluoride to Hull’s water supply. An online petition has been launched calling for Hull City Council to abandon its water fluoridation plans. Figures show 43 per cent of Hull children are suffering tooth decay, one of the worst rates in the country, and the scheme […]
Petitions get their teeth into fluoride
Hundreds of people have backed petitions against the fluoridation of water supplies in a city badly hit by tooth decay. Campaigners say they oppose “forced medication” in Hull and claim studies implicate fluoride in serious illnesses including an increase in tumours and cancers. Online petitions to Hull Council and East Riding Council, which will also […]
After fluoride, how LITHIUM could be put in tap water to beat depression
Substances are added to tap water make it ‘cleaner, clearer and better’ Scientists are looking into whether adding lithium could help mental health It is prescribed as a mood-stabilising drug, mainly for bipolar disorder Despite the fact that doses would be extremely low, it’s a controversial step Tap water in the UK is anything but pure […]
Southampton: Anti-fluoridation campaigner to stand in election
THE Green Party has named its man to fight for Southampton Itchen in the General Election. Long-standing anti-fluoridation campaigner John Spottiswoode, who also stood in the 2010 election, will contest the seat in the election on May 7. Father-of-four Mr Spottiswoode runs two firms, Energy Saving for Businesses Ltd and online site Nutrition-UK, and has […]
Health Committee announces new inquiry into children’s oral health
For Immediate Release – 23 January 2015: The Health Committee is to hold a one off evidence session on Tuesday 24 February 2015 at 2.30pm to examine children’s oral health in England. NHS figures show that dental caries are the main cause of admission to hospital for children aged 5-9 and in September 2014 Public […]
Fluoride plan for Hull water supply to tackle tooth decay in children
HULL’S water supply could be fluoridated under ambitious plans to reduce the number of children in the city with tooth decay. More than 43 per cent of children aged five in Hull have fillings and tooth decay, one of the worst rates in the county. Now, Hull’s Health and Wellbeing Board will consider a plan, […]
Call for water fluoridation across England to cut childhood tooth decay
Dental surgeons cite report finding 45% fewer young children were admitted to hospital for decay in water fluoridation areas Fluoride should be added to water supplies across England to stem the increasing number of children being admitted to hospital with tooth decay, dental surgeons say. Almost 26,000 such children between five and nine were admitted […]
Call for water fluoridation across England to cut childhood tooth decay
Excerpt: … As well as fluoridation in water, the RCS wants the government to invest in a national oral health programme, similar to Childsmile in Scotland. The £1.8m Scottish scheme, which includes supervised toothbrushing for children in primary school and nursery in deprived areas has saved more than £6m in dental costs between 2001 and […]
Is fluoride good for us?
Most of us put our trust in fluoride to help prevent tooth decay. It is a common ingredient in toothpaste and mouthwashes, and several countries, including large parts of the UK, add fluoride to the water supply. Just last month, a study was published which reported that adding fluoride to table salt had reduced dental […]