Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) has announced its Australian-first study investigating the use of silver diamine fluoride to fight tooth decay and reduce dental hospitalisations in Victorian children. Silver diamine fluoride is a topical medicament used to control cavities. The liquid can be applied to a cavity to stop tooth decay and, in some cases, […]
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Beware of ‘tooth fairy science’ in dental research
Excerpts: Does periodontal disease in pregnant women lead to miscarriages? If mothers-to-be are exposed to fluoride, will their children have low IQs? Such findings are often the result of “tooth fairy science,” and dental professionals should be skeptical when reading this type of research, according to a talk at the recent ADA 2017 annual meeting […]
Walden votes to remove fluoride
The Walden Village Board passed a resolution to remove fluoride from the public water supply during its meeting on Oct. 17, and the preliminary decision marks a major development in the months-long debate over whether or not to remove the compound from residents’ drinking water. The council approved the resolution by a 4-2 vote, with […]
Changes to Inhalation toxicity values for Sulfuryl Fluoride and Dichlorodifluoromethane
Revisions to Inhalation Toxicity Values and Risk Screening. Reference Concentration for Long-Term: • Additions: Sulfuryl fluoride (Cal 06) • Dichlorodifluoromethane – Changed from 200 ug/m3 (HEAST 97) to 100 ug/m3 (USEPA 14) *Original online at http://fluoridealert.org/wp-content/uploads/nj.inhalation-risk-changes.sulfuryl-f.cfc12.2017.pdf Notes from FAN: Dichlorodifluoromethane • from OSHA: Dichlorodifluoromethane, when at least 99.97% pure, is approved by the FDA as a […]
Harrisonburg leaders vote to reinstate fluoride in city water
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) — On Tuesday, Harrisonburg City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance going forward, that would reinstate the use of fluoride in city water. This has been a big discussion in the community but Tuesday, no one spoke during a public hearing for the issue. Harrisonburg City Council member Richard Baugh said […]
Nov 8: Public Hearing in Flint, Michigan, for Fluoridation of Drinking Water in Genesee County
Wednesday, November 8 4 – 7 pm Genesee County Administration Building 1101 Beach Street 3rd Floor in the Auditorium Flint MI 48502 Residents will be given the opportunity to speak on whether they believe fluoridation should be utilized in the treatment process used by Genesee County. Genesee County Water and Waste Services will utilize the […]
Shenandoah receives $25,000 award for new water treatment plant
Shenandoah was recently recognized for work at the city’s new water treatment plant. At Tuesday night’s Shenandoah City Council meeting, officials with Delta Dental of Iowa presented the city a $25,000 check which will support fluoridation equipment at the water treatment plant that was installed earlier this year. Shenandoah City Administrator Jim Davey tells KMA […]
Fluoride’s crippling effect can be tackled by Jamun seed, IIT Hyderabad researchers find out
HYDERABAD: There is big hope for 17 fluoride states of the country as IIT Hyderabad has been successful in removing fluoride from drinking water using Jamun seed derived carbon. Fluoride victims victims suffer major health issues, especially bone and dental disorders. The crippling effect of fluorisis has majorly been felt in Nalgonda district of Telangana. […]
Ebensburg gets $9M for wastewater project
EBENSBURG — The Ebensburg Municipal Authority has received a $9 million state loan for the completion of a large-scale wastewater infrastructure project. Borough officials said Monday that the low-interest Pennvest loan was announced by state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Johnstown. The funds will enable the borough to complete sanitary improvement projects, including the replacement of 60,500 […]
Buda: Is there support for fluoride?
Buda voters have a fairly simple choice on one issue. The wording on the ballot: FOR/AGAINST Shall the Code of Ordinances of the City of Buda, Texas be amended to adopt an ordinance resuming the use of fluoride additives within the allowable level as recommended and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in… […]