Dr. Naomi Sedani, a pediatric dentist in Darien, Connecticut, has noticed a rising trend among her patients. As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his “Make America Healthy Again” supporters advocate for the removal of fluoride from the public drinking water supply, more parents are coming to Sedani’s practice concerned about its safety. The Centers for […]
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Titusville may be next to decide on whether to continue adding fluoride to water
Following similar decisions in other cities, Titusville may be next to consider whether to stop adding fluoride to its water supply. The Titusville Environmental Commission is investigating the costs and benefits of fluoridation, and could make a recommendation to the City Council. Titusville’s mayor supports revisiting the debate that the City Council had in 2021 […]
State Senate committee fails bill banning fluoride in public waters
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — One effort to get fluoride out of Tennessee’s public water supply failed in a state Senate committee Wednesday, but the legislature is still moving on a separate bill that would reduce the level of fluoride across the state. Two bills in the Tennessee Senate have the potential to alter the quality […]
Could these scientific studies quiet debate over fluoride in drinking water?
WUNC’s podcast The Broadside dives deep into the effort to measure whether, or how well, fluoridating drinking water works. Listen to the entire episode, “The fight over fluoride” here. Original article online at: https://www.wunc.org/show/due-south/2025-03-18/could-these-scientific-studies-quiet-debate-over-fluoride-in-drinking-water
Negaunee residents voice concerns over municipal fluoride additives
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) – During a recent city council meeting, residents of Negaunee took to the public comment section to express their concerns regarding the municipal fluoride additives in the city’s water supply. Members of the community presented their opposing views on the topic. In an interview earlier this year with My UP News, Dr. […]
Florida House panel takes up restrictions on water fluoridation and food labeling
A Florida House panel Tuesday approved a wide-ranging bill that would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies and take steps to block labeling of plant-based food as meat, milk, poultry and eggs. The House Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee voted 14-3 to approve the 155-page bill (HB 651), sponsored by Rep. Kaylee […]
Additional water fluoridation bills filed with Arkansas legislature
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The 95th General Assembly is not finished debating water fluoridation after two bills were filed on Monday. The first bill allows voters to be for or against their local water system using fluoride, and the second allows a water board to decline fluoridation treatment in its system. Senate Bill 468 allows […]
Bartow votes to keep fluoride in drinking water amid statewide push to remove it
BARTOW, Fla. — The debate over fluoride in local drinking water supplies continues amid efforts to ban it statewide. The Bartow City Commission voted 3-2 Monday to keep fluoridation despite pushback from the community. It comes one month after Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo held a town hall at the city civic center on […]
Monroe City Council fails to override Mayor’s veto on fluoride removal
MONROE, Wis. (WKOW) – Fluoride in drinking water has become a contentious issue in Monroe, where city officials are considering its removal. The city council convened again Monday night to vote on the matter. Earlier this month, a motion to remove fluoride passed 4-3, but the mayor subsequently vetoed that decision. During Monday’s meeting, the council […]
Dr. Arnot to Newsmax: Fluoride in Water ‘Huge Concern for Parents’
Dr. Bob Arnot of Health Tech Without Borders told Newsmax Saturday that the ongoing debate in America about fluoride in public water systems is justified because ingesting too much can lead to serious health issues. “If you get to higher doses, it can lower IQ in children. So developing children, it’s, you know, it’s a […]