NOTE FROM FAN: FLUORIDATION is state mandated in Illinois. The most recent statistics state that 98.9% of the population on community water systems receive fluoridated water. __________________________________________________________________________________ Title: Support Bill HB 388 for dental care Thousands of low-income children and adults in Illinois suffer from untreated dental disease. They can’t eat or sleep properly, do […]
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East Baton Rouge Parish: Water fluoridation delayed due to lack of state funding
Despite a Louisiana law passed last year mandating fluoridation of public water systems, it’s not likely to happen in East Baton Rouge Parish in the near future, officials say. As part of the law, the state is required to find money to pay for the equipment needed to switch over un-fluoridated water systems. For East […]
Washoe County: Fluoride bill will go to voters
The bill that would fluoridate domestic water in Washoe County was approved by the Senate Finance committee Monday. It won committee support after amending SB311 to provide for an advisory vote of the people in Washoe County. The advisory vote, however, comes after the Truckee Meadows Water Authority implements the fluoridation program. Fluoride in the […]
Myron Coplan’s path through town politics has been pivotal and memorable
Myron “Mike” Coplan will be honored with the title “Senior Man of the Year” on Monday, but the long-time town resident said he has not done much lately to earn that title. Perhaps those selecting the Senior Man of the Year from the Natick Council on Aging looked back at his contributions to Natick through […]
Dental funding needs a filling in Wisconsin
[NOTE FROM FAN: According to Oral Health in Wisconsin: A Fact Sheet: “In Wisconsin, 90% of the population on public water receives fluoridated water.”] Wisconsin can’t smile about its dental care for kids. Nearly one in five school children has untreated tooth decay, a 2008 state survey suggests. And that contributes to more than just […]
Hamilton: To fluoridate or not fluoridate
HAMILTON — Officials in the Village of Hamilton held an informational meeting to hear the pros and cons of continuing to fluoridate the municipal water supply on Tuesday evening, April 28 in the Hamilton library. For approximately two hours village board members, members of the Municipal Utilities Commission (MUC) and several interested village residents listened […]
Ashley Commons: Fluoride levels in drinking water between 2-4 ppm
MILFORD – Since John Stevens and his wife moved into their Cape Cod-style house in 1989, they have gone through four hot water heaters and three dishwashers. Right now they have buckets in the cellar to catch drips from corroded pipe fittings. Water with an extremely high mineral content, especially sulfates, is to blame, says […]
Dexter: Water fluoridation dialogue continues
After receiving a report from Orchard Hilt & McCliment Inc. last January village officials have again taken up the discussion of fluoridating the village’s water supply. The report advised the village to consider water fluoridation. There were also suggestions to survey the public and engage in a public education campaign. Fluoridation didn’t receive a warm […]
Congressional Resolution Congratulating the ADA for its 150 Years of Service
Statement by American Dental Association President John S. Findley on Passage of H.Res. 204, a Congressional Resolution Congratulating the Association for its 150 Years of Service WASHINGTON, May 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — “On behalf of the 157,000 members of the ADA, its officers and its staff, I would like to thank Congressman Mike Simpson for sponsoring […]
Humboldt OKs water fluoridation
HUMBOLDT — Citing essentially unanimous support from public health officials and community members, the Humboldt City Council agreed Monday that the city should begin fluoridating its water. The move came after a presentation by the Community Wellness Council which implored the city to begin treating its water with fluoridated chemicals. Fluoridated water helps prevent tooth […]