The Bottom Line Toothpaste usually contains fluoride. Swallowing it can cause stomach upset. Although fluoride can lead to more serious toxicity in very large amounts, it is unlikely to occur from small, unintentional ingestions of over-the-counter, fluoride-containing toothpaste. The Full Story A child who has eaten toothpaste is a common reason why parents call Poison […]
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.
The Top 10 Must-have Items From Brandless.com
Excerpt Ever wondered if there’s one place you could go to get all your essentials, without having to pay for branded items? Turns out, there is! Brandless strives to supply you with brand-free products at big brand quality. Your home is your sanctuary, and Brandless has all your home must-haves. There are sooo many amazing, […]
Guidelines on the use of fluoride for caries prevention in children: an updated EAPD policy document.
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Note from Fluoride Action Network This policy document by Toumba et al., published October 20, 2019, is unacceptably outdated in its determination of “the impact of fluoridated water on human health.” It used only 4 reviews, three of which are from demonstrably pro-fluoridation groups (EU SCHER 2011; New Zealand Royal Society & the Prime Minister’s […]
Review of purchases of unapproved medications by the Veterans Health Administration.
Abstract PURPOSE: Many medications that were marketed prior to 1962 but lack Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval are prescribed in the United States. Usage patterns of these “unapproved medications” are poorly elucidated, which is concerning due to potential lack of data on safety and efficacy. The purpose of this project was to characterize purchases […]
The $100 tube of toothpaste is here
New York | As with many beauty products in the world of luxury, it turns out that toothpaste isn’t really necessary. Sure, it can freshen breath and help whiten teeth, but the real benefits of brushing come from the bristles on a toothbrush and their ability to scrape and disrupt dental plaque that leads to […]
[Consensus resolution on a modern view on the therapeutic and prophylactic effect of individual oral care products containing fluoride].
Note: Article in Russian, Abstract in Russian Abstract The purpose of the publication was to present the materials of the Expert Council Consensus on ‘A Modern View on the Treatment and Preventive Effect of Fluoride Containing Personal Oral Care Products’, which took place on April 21, 2019 in Moscow (Russia) with the support of the […]
Brushing for two: Dental health tips for expecting mothers
Note from the Fluoride Action Network As concern for exposure to fluoride by the pregnant woman and her fetus has been highlighted in the Mother-Offspring IQ Studies, we add this article for historical purposes. MILWAUKEE — Brushing for two. Often, pregnant women question if dental care during pregnancy is safe. Dr. Kristina Bath with the […]
Awareness of the Benefits and Risks Related to Using Fluoridated Toothpaste Among Doctors: A Population-Based Study.
Abstract BACKGROUND: This study aimed to assess the awareness of dentists and non-dental doctors regarding the benefits and risks of using fluoridated toothpaste. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information in this study. Multistage cluster sampling method was used to enroll doctors in 5 districts or counties in Chongqing, China. A […]
Choosing the right toothpaste
Excerpt: Choosing the right toothpaste When choosing the right toothpaste you need to the important ingredients that should be in the toothpaste. Fluoride is the most important ingredient of toothpaste. You don’t even have to use toothpaste to brush your teeth since the goal of brushing is to remove food and debris. Toothpaste isn’t doing […]
Fluoride-free: Oral healthcare brand with focus on kids launched in India
New Delhi: A new oral healthcare brand, Aquawhite, was launched in India on Thursday with a focus on kids’ oral care. Launched by Managing Director of JHS Svendgaard Ltd, Nikhil Nanda, Aquawhite forayed into the market with the launch of a kids toothpaste and toothbrush in popular characters like Chhota Bheem, The Jungle Book, Pokemon, […]