West Allis residents will soon be drinking water with less added fluoride, but city officials say the change does not signal a broader water-quality problem. Milwaukee Water Works plans to reduce fluoride levels temporarily while it searches for a new supplier. West Allis gets its drinking water from Milwaukee Water Works, according to the city’s […]
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Large trial supports silver diamine fluoride for childhood decay
A large US trial has found that silver diamine fluoride can arrest tooth decay in more than half of affected baby teeth when applied every six months. The Phase III study, published online in JAMA Pediatrics, included 830 children under the age of six with severe early childhood caries. Researchers tested 38% silver diamine fluoride […]
Milwaukee Water Works temporarily reducing fluoride in drinking water
Milwaukee Water Works announced it’s temporarily reducing the amount of fluoride added to its drinking water due to national supply chain constraints. In a joint news release issued Wednesday, Milwaukee Water Works and the Milwaukee Health Department said the City’s water remains safe to drink and continues to meet water quality standards. Milwaukee has been […]
The Domestic Anhydrous Hydrogen Fluoride Market Showed an Upward Trend in July
The domestic market for anhydrous hydrogen fluoride trended upward in July. Driven by temporary production halts at major plants in the north and a resulting marked tightening of supply, price levels shifted upward in August, with a general increase of 600 RMB/ton. Data from the SunSirs monitoring and analysis system indicates that as of July […]
Milwaukee water fluoride reduction due to supply chain issues
Due to national supply chain constraints affecting fluoride treatment additives, Milwaukee Water Works will temporarily reduce the amount of fluoride added to drinking water. The City of Milwaukee Health Department is working with Milwaukee Water Works to provide residents with public health information throughout this temporary adjustment. The water remains safe to drink and continues to […]
Toowoomba councillors clash over fluoridation of new water plant as one slams loss of ‘personal choice’
Three Toowoomba councillors have voted against adding fluoride to the region’s newest water treatment plant, continuing debate over who should bear responsibility for the public health measure. Original article online at: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/council/toowoomba-councillors-clash-over-fluoridation-of-new-water-plant-as-one-slams-loss-of-personal-choice/news-story/ccc0288bc01be8fd52eda1b2d23e2c2b?amp&nk=1b39b5c48abc422c8f8a4f164a94adca-1785434327
Two Rivers Starting Discussion On Keeping Fluoride In Drinking Water
The City of Two Rivers is opening the discussion on keeping fluoride in its water. City Manager Kyle Kordell says the city has been putting the chemical in the water for over 70 years and spends about $12,000 a year for it. But Kordell says scientists have raised concerns about fluoride in the water. A video […]
St. Clair County hears public views on fluoride rule
A public hearing on the St. Clair County Health Department’s proposed fluoride addition regulation drew a small crowd July 28, with seven people attending and two residents offering comments on the proposal. The hearing, held in the St. Clair County Administration Building in Port Huron, lasted about 10 minutes. Health Department officials also acknowledged receiving eight written comments […]
Which fluoride varnish is backed by the most clinical evidence?
olgate explains the clinical evidence which sets Duraphat Fluoride Varnish apart from other varnishes for caries control in dental treatment. Dental teams are presented with a wide range of professional products to support caries prevention including fluoride varnish. It is vital to understand that not all fluoride varnishes are the same. Although they may have […]
Environmentalists Seek To Boost Standing In Suit Over HF Petition Denial
Environmentalists are renewing their effort to force EPA to promulgate TSCA restrictions on hydrogen fluoride (HF) at oil refineries, filing an amended complaint that seeks to bolster their standing after a judge dismissed an earlier iteration of their suit saying they had failed to show the threat of an HF-related disaster was significant enough. In […]