To the editor: In his June 12 letter to the editor, (“Don’t dismiss all critiques of critical race theory”) Ralph Hamman writes, “Fluoridation is science.” It is not. It is a public policy. Michael F. Dolan, Belchertown *Original letter online at https://www.berkshireeagle.com/opinion/letter-fluoridation-is-a-policy-not-a-science/article_ecfd6db0-ceb8-11eb-ac72-23040c23c3f0.html
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Fluoride Free Dr. Sheffield’s toothpaste named official toothpaste of the Boston Red Sox
NEW LONDON, Conn., March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — New London, Connecticut-based Dr. Sheffield’s Certified Natural Toothpaste has been named the “Official Toothpaste of the Boston Red Sox” for the 2021 baseball season, it was announced today. The Dr. Sheffield’s-Red Sox sponsorship package includes exclusive naming rights, fixed Fenway Park Center Field signage for the 2021 […]
Mansfield’s vote on fluoridation not taken due to lack of a quorum
Excerpts: MANSFIELD … A proposal by a resident to stop fluoridation of local drinking water was not voted on during the Town Meeting due to a lack of a quorum at the end of the meeting. A total of 208 registered voters turned out to the meeting, held in a windy and cool parking lot […]
Mansfield faces votes on budget, fluoridation at town meeting
Excerpt MANSFIELD — Residents at Monday’s annual town meeting decide on spending for the fiscal year starting July 1, along with a host of other requests, including a proposal by a resident to stop fluoridation of local drinking water. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the parking area of the Xfinity […]
Mansfield Board of Health stands behind town water fluoridation
MANSFIELD – The Mansfield Board of Health unanimously supports continuing fluoridation of the town’s water supply. The BOH voted its continued support for town fluoridation to prevent dental decay after a May 20 meeting during which members heard comments from state and local dentists and pediatricians, Water Division Operations Manager Kurt Gaffney, the public, and […]
Mansfield: Resident’s petition asks: Do we still want fluoride in town water?
MANSFIELD – Thomas Yeransian said he believes it’s time to rethink adding fluoride to the town water supply. Yeransian has filed a citizens’ petition asking Town Meeting voters to discontinue adding sodium fluoride or any other fluoridation chemical “in order to protect vulnerable populations from over exposure to fluoride…” The article will go before Town […]
School Dental Care Program Could Cut Cavities in Half: Study
TUESDAY, March 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — School-based dental care cut cavities in half among thousands of elementary students, a new study says. “The widespread implementation of oral health programs in schools could increase the reach of traditional dental practices and improve children’s oral health — all while reducing health disparities and the cost of […]
Letter: It would be irresponsible of Worcester to mandate water fluoridation
Linda Young, professor of pediatrics at the UMass Medical School, published a commentary in the current issue of Worcester Medicine endorsing water fluoridation that is filled with half-truths, and misleading advice. Most distressing, are her errors of omission. The main reason to reject fluoridation in 2021 is because fluoride has been found to be a […]
Rockport Town Meeting Saturday morning
ROCKPORT — Town Meeting will consider a 26-article warrant beginning Saturday at 8 a.m. The event will be held outdoors on the soccer field at Rockport High School on Jerden’s Lane. Registered voters will finally have the opportunity to confirm the town’s proposed $36.5 million budget for fiscal 2021, which began July 1. Selectmen previously approved one-twelfth of […]
Are Fluorinated Ski Waxes Really the non plus ultra?
Last November, the International Ski Federation announced in a press release the banning of fluorinated waxes starting with the 2020-2021 race season. FIS states, “The use of fluorinated ski waxes, which have been shown to have a negative environmental and health impact were banned for all FIS disciplines from the 2020/2021 season.” Behind the scenes, […]