“Wichitans for Healthy Teeth”, a coalition of more than 500 dentists and doctors are pushing for Wichita water to have fluoride. At a press conference Thursday evening, the group announced they’re trying to raise awareness of the health benefits of fluoride and are starting a petition to get Wichita’s water fluoridated. “Every recognized health organization […]
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Solid foods can provide high levels of fluoride
IOWA CITY, Iowa, USA: In order to determine the amount of fluoride that children receive from solid foods, researchers have assessed data on the diets of young children. They have discovered that some receive more than 80 percent of their dietary fluoride from solids, which might place them at an elevated risk of developing dental […]
Pine Island: Citizens for Safe Water responds to fluoride issue
To the editor: Fluoride is the reduced form of the fluorine ion, and is scientifically documented as causing serious damage to the health of those who are improperly exposed to it. The National Academy of Sciences is a U.S. non-profit corporation established by Act of Incorporation by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, as the preeminent […]
Santa Fe city council votes to stop adding fluoride to water supply
The city of Santa Fe will discontinue its longstanding practice of adding fluoride to municipal drinking water. The City Council late Wednesday amended the city code to stop fluoridation and require water managers to monitor naturally occurring fluoride so it doesn’t exceed the maximum level recommended by federal standards. The city has added the mineral […]
Pine Island Waster Assoc: An open letter to our membership on fluoride
To the editor: The Board of Directors (Board) of the Greater Pine Island Water Association (GPIWA) wants to assure all of the membership that the decision to raise the fluoride level in water to optimum effective levels for reducing tooth decay was made after a full and extensive review of the research and endorsements related […]
Horicon: Fluoride focus of discussion at public works
The Public Works Committee had a lengthy discussion Monday evening on a debate that began in Wisconsin in 1950. Horicon, much like many cities has fluoridated water, and Councilman Matt Wieneke raised concerns of its impact on citizens during non-action discussion. “It concerns me for the rest of our community, our children at large here […]
Wichita: Groups debate over fluoridation
A familiar debate surrounding the fluoridation of Wichita water is back. Those for and against are raising awareness of the issue and want you to know more about your drinking water. Nearly 500 medical professionals have joined together to raise awareness of what they see as benefits and the need for optimal level fluoride in […]
Pequannock: Back in the day – July 2, 1997: Fluoride controversy
Fifteen years ago, Pequannock Township considered adding fluoride to its water supply. The township formed a committee of dental health professionals and citizens to study the controversial proposal. The committee comprised people both for and against the proposal. Adding fluoride to drinking water can strengthen people’s teeth and prevent cavities, but others worried about possible […]
Industry voluntarily withdraws C8 greaseproofing agents from market
The FDA announced today that manufacturers of five greaseproofing agents known as C8 compounds have voluntarily withdrawn them from the marketplace. Those compounds are used as coatings on paper wrappers and containers which come into contact with food. They are found on fast-food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, pizza boxes, and pet food bags and are […]
Kalamazoo: Failed valve allowed excessive fluoride into water system supplying Texas Township
Due to a failed safeguard, too much fluoride entered the city of Kalamazoo’s water system that supplies parts of Texas Township in January, according to a news release from the city. The higher concentration of fluoride entered the city’s system within a three-hour time frame Jan. 15, and city staff corrected the problem Jan. 16, […]