It regrows the enamel itself. Scientists have invented a new product that can encourage tooth enamel to grow back, which means we could finally have a game-changing way to treat dental cavities. Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a treatment based on peptides – short chains of amino acids, linked by peptide bonds, […]
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.
Fluoridation advocacy in referenda where media coverage is balanced yet biased.
BACKGROUND: Despite supporting scientific evidence, community water fluoridation (CWF) often fails in public referenda. To understand why, the authors quantitatively analyzed text from news media coverage of CWF referenda. METHODS: The authors analyzed text from 234 articles covering 11 CWF referenda conducted in 3 US cities from 1956 through 2013. The authors used cluster analysis […]
Awards to 132 communities for 50 years of Continuous Community Fluoridation
ADA/ASTDD/CDC [American Dental Association; Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors; and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] Honoring 73 Years of Community Water Fluoridation in the United States National Oral Health Conference April 15, 2018, ASTDD Annual Business Meeting, Louisville Marriot Downtown Fifty Year Awards (132) For 50 Years of Continuous Community Water […]
Report: Prevalence of Total and Untreated Dental Caries Among Youth: U.S. 2015–2016
Key findings Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey For 2015–2016, prevalence of total caries (untreated and treated) was 43.1% and untreated caries was 13.0% among youth aged 2–19 years. Prevalence was lowest in youth aged 2–5 years compared with those aged 6–11 and 12–19 for total (17.7%, 45.2%, 53.5%) and untreated caries […]
Fewer dental cavities found in young people, but minorities still most at risk
(CNN) – The percentage of young people with dental cavities in the United States dropped from 50% in 2012 to just over 43% in 2016, according to a new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although the overall trend is a positive one, young members of minority communities continue to have […]
ADA on Toothpaste, Mouthrinse and Supplements
Online as of April 8, 2018 Excerpts: Use Toothpaste and Mouthrinse with Fluoride Toothpaste with fluoride has been responsible for a significant drop in cavities since 1960. Look for one with the ADA Seal of Acceptance to make sure it contains fluoride. Brush twice a day (morning and night) or as directed by your dentist […]
Fluoride and Pregnancy
Fluoride is a mineral commonly found in natural water sources and sea food. It is considered an important nutrient for the healthy functioning of various organs such as teeth, bones, and the brain. The presence of fluoride in water largely depends on the geology of a given area, as fluoride leaches out from the rocks […]
Growing Concern of Fluoride Use Among Pregnant Women
Pregnant women’s fluoride exposure is linked to lower IQ in their children at one- to three-years-old, according to a study published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine (2018), and at levels commonly found in U.S. women, reports the Fluoride Action Network (FAN). Researchers, Thomas et al., found that, for every increase of 1 milligram per liter of fluoride […]
ADA: What’s in your water? Dental providers can look at local reports
Dental professionals are encouraged to check their community’s annual Water Quality Reports or Consumer Confidence Reports, which water suppliers nationwide are required to make available each year prior to July 1. The reports give consumers the chance to check on the status of their community’s water, including its fluoride levels and details about quality and […]
Pregnant women’s fluoride exposure linked to lower IQ in babies, study shows
Pregnant women’s fluoride exposure is linked to lower IQ in their children at one- to three-years-old, according to a study published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine (2018), and at levels commonly found in U.S. women, reports the Fluoride Action Network (FAN). Researchers, Thomas et al., found that, for every increase of 1 milligram per liter […]