After two years of debate, the Juneau Assembly finally decided Monday to stop adding fluoride to the city’s water. The Assembly voted to stop fluoridation of the city’s water last month, but Assembly member Bob Doll put forward a motion Monday to reconsider that decision. The motion passed 6-3. But when Doll proposed a motion […]
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Doctor-legislator asks utilities to stop putting fluoride in water
The only practicing physician in the state legislature has asked hundreds of water districts to stop adding fluoride to drinking water, citing recommendations from the American Dental Association that moms avoid using tap water to mix baby formula. State Rep. Joey Hensley, a Republican from Hohenwald, said he mailed about 250 letters last week after […]
Board of Health hopes to halt fluoridation
ACUSHNET — The Board of Health is sending a letter to New Bedford Mayor Scott W. Lang this morning asking that the city meet with town officials and halt its pending fluoridation of the shared water supply. Thomas Fortin of the health board advised selectmen last night that the intent is to stop the fluoridation […]
NIDCR Program Announcement: Pharmacogenetics of Fluoride (R01)
Part I Overview Information Department of Health and Human Services Participating Organizations National Institutes of Health (NIH), (http://www.nih.gov) Components of Participating Organizations National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), (http://www.nidcr.nih.gov) Title: Pharmacogenetics of Fluoride (R01) Announcement Type This is a conversion of PAR-06-214, which was previously released March 3, 2006., as described below. NOTICE: […]
Mount Desert: Voters to decide fluoride issue
MOUNT DESERT – Voters here may get the chance in a few months to decide whether the local water district should continue to add fluoride to the water that is piped to many of the homes and businesses in town. If they do, Mount Desert will be the latest of several Maine communities which have […]
Physician–Legislator Advises Tennessee Water Districts to Halt Water Fluoridation
December 6, 2006 – Dr. Joey Hensley, a respected practicing physician serving in the Tennessee legislature, has issued a letter to hundreds of water districts throughout the state that distribute fluoridated drinking water, advising the districts of his recommendation that fluoride no longer be added to water. The letters were mailed Monday, December 4th. Dr. […]
Too much fluoride can pose problems
PORTSMOUTH — Recent studies in a report issued by the National Research Council, called “Fluoride in Drinking Water,” indicates that the teeth of infants who receive too much fluoride could be susceptible to staining and discoloration in their later years. Fluoride is added to toothpaste and drinking water because of its ability to strengthen tooth […]
Harmed Babies And Minorities: Acceptable Collateral Damage Of Water Fluoridation?
When a wise and dear friend of mine hears an idea that makes real sense, one of her favorite comments is, “Well, honey, that’s just plain ol’ turnip greens and cornbread common sense!” Unfortunately we’re finding out now that adding fluoride to drinking water to prevent cavities simply doesn’t make sense any longer – and […]
Juneau. My turn: Let fluoride continue to be a matter of choice
During the last Assembly meeting on fluoridation, the dental community came out in support of fluoridation of our water. The Assembly decided to discontinue the addition of fluoride, although they advised that it should be added for the next three weeks. I find that confusing and contradictory to the decision itself. Part of their decision […]
Acceptable Collateral Damage Of Water Fluoridation?
When a wise and dear friend of mine hears an idea that makes real sense, one of her favorite comments is, “Well, honey, that’s just plain ol’ turnip greens and cornbread common sense!” Unfortunately we’re finding out now that adding fluoride to drinking water to prevent cavities simply doesn’t make sense any longer – and […]