U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin today officially endorsed community water fluoridation as “one of the most effective choices communities can make to prevent health problems while actually improving the oral health of their citizens.” “Fluoridation’s effectiveness in preventing tooth decay is not limited to children, but extends throughout life, resulting in fewer and less […]
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Weekend Diversion: Fluoridated Water: Science, Scams and Society
“Fluoridation is the single most important commitment a community can make to the oral health of its children and to future generations.” -C. Everett Koop Most weekends, I take on a lighter topic, as a way of taking a break from the deep physics, astronomy, and science we share during the week. But every once […]
Portland: Pro-Fluoride Campaign Rakes in Another $80,000
Healthy Kids, Healthy Portland, the political action committee advocating a “yes” vote on Measure 26-151 which would fluoridate Portland’s water, reported more large contributions today. Healthy Kids got $50,000 from the Washington Dental Service Foundation; a $25,000 in-kind contribution from the Northwest Health Foundation and $5,000 from the Oregon Medical PAC. Those contributions follow a […]
Two Opposing Views on Fluoridating Portland’s Drinking Water
The first commentary, by Rick North, encourages voters to defeat the ballot measure because of health concerns, lack of effectiveness and higher costs, while the second commentary, by Claudia Colen and Dr. Teran Colen insists the science is clear that fluoride doesn’t have any negative health or environmental impacts and is a safe and effective […]
State figures show percent of Oregon children with cavities has declined over last 5 years
As Portlanders debate adding fluoride to the city water supply, figures from a statewide survey indicate children’s dental health in Oregon and Multnomah County has made marked improvements during the last five years. Though a full report based on the Oregon Smile Survey, initially expected in February, has not been released, the state has reported […]
Report: Toxic cloud could sicken millions in Chicago
CHICAGO – A rapidly spreading toxic cloud of hydrofluoric acid fumes from an accident at two oil refineries in Lemont and Channahon, Ill., could kill thousands and sicken millions in the Windy City, says a leading union authority on worker and public safety. The threat to Chicago and other areas around the country is so […]
Star Prairie denies fluoridation system
Star Prairie residents need not worry about a change in their water. The Village of Star Prairie Board denied the installation of a fluoride treatment system for the village. About 35 people – residents and public health officials – attended last Wednesday’s regular board meeting to voice their opinions on the matter. Robbyn Kuester, the […]
Physicians voice opposition to fluoride in Portland
PORTLAND – Just a couple weeks before voters decide whether to add fluoride to Portland’s water, dozens of medical professionals gathered at City Hall Thursday to voice their opposition. Earlier this month, the debate drew a huge crowd to a Northeast Portland community center. “As a mother and as a PT, I would like to […]
Portland: Advocate says lead, fluoride a bad brew
Tamara Rubin, the Sellwood mom who earned a national reputation as a crusader against lead poisoning, is taking on a new target: fluoridated water. Rubin says the number of children poisoned by lead could double or even quadruple if Portlanders vote next month to fluoridate the city’s Bull Run water supply, based on studies showing […]
Portland: Fluoride Campaign Reports Huge Cash Haul, Unusual Spending
Pro-fluoride campaign makes “grants” to minority groups The pro-fluoride campaign, Healthy Kids, Healthy Portland, has reported $325,000 in new contributions since Monday, taking a large lead in the money race on Measure 26-151, the proposal on the May 21 ballot to fluoridate Portland’s water. The campaign reported contributions of $165,920 from the Northwest Health Foundation; […]