Editor’s note: Recently, the Clipper talked to officials and residents of Brigham City as the closest location to Davis County with experience in water fluoridation. This is part two of the report. LOGAN — “Junk science” and “garbage” is what a veteran health director, here, is calling so-called evidence against fluoride use. Dr. John Bailey, […]
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The “Fuzzy Math” of Fluoridation Benefits
The vast majority of scientists agree that water fluoridation poses no health risk and that it strengthens teeth. But the proponents of fluoridation in Salt Lake and Davis counties appear to be using fuzzy math to exaggerate its benefits while they minimize critical questions about dosage and cost. Perhaps they can clear up these questions […]
Fluoride foes unswayed by prospect of healthy teeth
Fluoridating the municipal water supply got another public hearing in Brattleboro, the last forum on the issue before voters take on the issue Nov. 7. Both supporters and opponents of the practice, common in most municipal water systems for decades, packed the Gibson-Aiken Center for the meeting. “I live in Vermont for a very good […]
Donella Meadows on Fluoridation
Back when I was a chemistry major, my professors told me in no uncertain terms that water fluoridation is a boon. It prevents millions of children from getting cavities. People who oppose it are hysterical know-nothings. We budding chemists absorbed both the specific and the general lesson. Fluoride is good. Scientists know best. At just […]
Tompkins Board of Health against adding fluoride in water
ITHACA — To take a stance, or not to take a stance, was the main question involving water fluoridation that was finally answered at the Tompkins County Board of Health’s lengthy meeting Tuesday afternoon. After listening to 14 comments from the public against fluoridating, and one comment in favor from an Ithaca dentist, the board […]
In Honor of Dr. John Yiamouyiannis
On October 8, 2000, a man of true honor and integrity passed away. Dr. John Yiamouyiannis, (known to friends and activists as “Dr. Y”), worked tirelessly for many years to expose the poor science supporting fluoridation, and will, we believe, be remembered as one of those rare kind of scientists who has the courage and […]
Few smiling about USA’s dental health
The USA’s supposedly winning smile earned a lackluster C-minus on the nation’s first Oral Health Report Card, to be released today. The report card was issued by the non-profit advocacy group Oral Health America. It offers a state-by-state glimpse at the causes of a “silent epidemic” of oral diseases described by Surgeon General David Satcher […]
Fluoride Spill in Oregon
COOS BAY — At least 3.5 million gallons of partially treated sewage has spewed into the Coos Bay during the past four days after concentrated fluoride flowed into a sewage treatment plant, killing its bacteria-munching organisms. Workers at the Coos Bay-North Bend Water Treatment Plant allowed a tank holding the fluoride, used in drinking water […]
Fluoride Proponents Ad Blitz Working
Billboards plastered with the faces of grinning kids and the message “Reason #1 to vote for fluoride” have been popping up along the Wasatch Front in the past two weeks. Utahns for Better Dental Health will soon have about 50 of the billboards in place throughout Salt Lake County. The advertising blitz is one signal […]
Fluoride brochures going out, but have magnifying glass ready
If you don’t know anything about the water-fluoridation proposal going on the ballot in November, never fear: You will soon be receiving an information pamphlet detailing its pros and cons. But be warned: At least in Salt Lake County, your eyesight will have to be exceptional or your bifocals well-adjusted to make any sense of […]