The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) is delighted that the long running law change on decision-making for community water fluoridation has passed its third reading today. NZDA’s water fluoridation spokesperson Dr Rob Beaglehole says it’s tremendous news that the country will now see a decision made centrally, instead of on a regional basis. “The main […]
The Government’s making changes to protect more New Zealanders from the pain and cost of tooth decay and poor oral health. The Director-General of Health will soon be able to decide whether a community drinking water supply should be fluoridated, after the Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Bill was passed by Parliament. This will […]
Drinking water supplies across the country are set to be fluoridated after an amendment bill passed five years after it was first proposed. Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall ?said she was proud of the bill, which would reduce pain and suffering from dental decay and provide a nationally consistent approach to fluoridation. After a […]
Note from Fluoride Action Network: Benton Harbor MI was fluoridated in September 1951. Robert Carton PhD, a former scientist with EPA, had reported this: “December 1991 — Benton Harbor, Michigan: Faulty pump allowed approximately 900 gallons of hydrofluosilicic acid to leak into a chemical storage building at the water plant. City Engineer Roland Klockow stated, […]
Full-text study online here PDF of study online here Published: September 30, 2021 Abstract Introduction Dental caries is a global health issue. It is a largely preventable, multifactorial non-communicable disease. Given the gravity of the situation, in 2014 United States Preventive Services Task Force recommended that the primary care physician apply fluoride varnish from the […]
This will teach us a lot about how the element forms in the Universe. An international team of astronomers reports on a new sighting of fluorine in another galaxy. This is the farthest the element has ever been detected and will help us better understand the stellar processes that lead to its creation. This artist’s […]
During municipal elections, City of Calgary voters were presented with the question of whether or not they supported adding fluoride into drinking water. Out of 334,888 votes collected on the question, 62 per cent supported the proposal. Airdrie receives all of its drinking water from Calgary, so a reintroduction of fluoride in Calgary would ultimately […]
Abstract Highlights Impact of F, Cd & Pb on human health is related to the various routes of exposure. Cd, Pb & F levels in human blood was higher around the phosphate plant in Togo. Cd, Pb &F content in human blood declined while moving away from phosphate plant. Biochemical parameters revealed renal & liver […]
Eclipse has identified the potential for untapped rare earth, high-grade quartz, cryolite, siderite, sphalerite and carbonate material at the company’s Ivittuut Project in Greenland. Eclipse Metals Ltd (ASX:EPM) is advancing the historical Ivittuut Cryolite Mine and undeveloped mineral resources including a large REE (rare earth elements)-bearing carbonatite deposit in Greenland. Over 120 years between 1865 […]
Summary Drinking water is the primary source of fluoride intake for humans around the world. In southern Algeria, dental fluorosis is considered an epidemic that is spreading among the population by health professionals. Thus, the consumption of bottled water is important because it is considered safer for health. Objectives This study aims to determine the […]
