The level of naturally occurring fluoride in the municipal water supply in Ridgetown is above the Maximum Allowable Concentration (MAC) of 1.5 parts per million. Small children, whose permanent teeth are not yet formed and who are drinking water with fluoride levels above 1.5 parts per million, may develop dental fluorosis. Dental fluorosis causes the […]
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Natural fluoride levels in Ridgetown water supply exceed acceptable levels
Ridgetown residents who rely on well water should have their supply analyzed to check fluoride levels. (Tina MacKenzie/CBC) Flouride levels exceeded 1.5 parts per million Ridgetown residents have been warned about the level of naturally occurring fluoride in the community’s water supply. According to Chatham-Kent officials, Ridgetown’s water supply was found to contain levels of […]
Letter to Calgary Councillors: Evidence of the O’Brien Institute’s firmly entrenched, pro-fluoridation position.
Dear Councillors, Subject: evidence of the O’Brien Institute’s firmly entrenched, pro-fluoridation position. Dr. Ghali of the O’Brien Institute insisted on Feb. 25th that the Institute will provide you an unbiased dossier on water fluoridation. Yet the following examples from the Institute’s social media posts, newsletters and other documents clearly demonstrate a firmly entrenched, pro-fluoridation position. Dozens […]
High levels of dental decay seen at screening event
Nearly half of children who received a free dental screening at a weekend event in Calgary hadn’t seen a dentist in the previous year and had visible decay, according to the group behind the event. Free dental screenings were offered at the Genesis Centre on Sunday by Calgarians For Kids’ Health. Of the 97 children […]
Kempkens, Kraglund & Strang Letter: Community water fluoridation claims disputed by doctors
In an editorial note from the editors that explained the background of the letters published since May 27, 2019, on the fluoridation issue: On May 27, the Cape Breton Post published a column by Sydney resident Marlene Kane which called for a ban on water fluoridation. On June 6, the Post published a letter from […]
Fort Simpson may add fluoride to drinking water
Fort Simpson is considering adding fluoride to its drinking water. If it does, the village will become the fourth NWT community to do so. Fort Simpson has a population of just over 1,200. Pat Kane/patkanephoto.com The territorial government’s Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) states “the addition of fluoride into drinking water remains one […]
Donahue Letter: Criticism of fluoridation ban call has provoked reaction
Editor’s note: On May 27, the Cape Breton Post published a column by Sydney resident Marlene Kane which called for a ban on water fluoridation. On June 6, the Post published a letter from Juliet Guichon, an assistant professor at the University of Calgary, who called the ban fear mongering. This prompted a response from […]
Green Letter: Criticism of fluoridation ban call has provoked reaction
Editor’s note: On May 27, the Cape Breton Post published a column by Sydney resident Marlene Kane which called for a ban on water fluoridation. On June 6, the Post published a letter from Juliet Guichon, an assistant professor at the University of Calgary, who called the ban fear mongering. This prompted a response from […]
Massey Letter: Criticism of fluoridation ban call has provoked reaction
Editor’s note: On May 27, the Cape Breton Post published a column by Sydney resident Marlene Kane which called for a ban on water fluoridation. On June 6, the Post published a letter from Juliet Guichon, an assistant professor at the University of Calgary, who called the ban fear mongering. This prompted a response from […]
Osmunson Letter: Criticism of fluoridation ban call has provoked reaction
Editor’s note: On May 27, the Cape Breton Post published a column by Sydney resident Marlene Kane which called for a ban on water fluoridation. On June 6, the Post published a letter from Juliet Guichon, an assistant professor at the University of Calgary, who called the ban fear mongering. This prompted a response from […]