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Vote on fluoridation pushed back to next Tynwald sitting
A vote on research for the impact of fluoridation of water in the island on tooth decay has been deferred until next month. The decision will be taken at June’s sitting of Tynwald after being tabled at this month’s. A review of children’s oral health was released by the Social Affairs Policy Review Committee in […]
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Fluoridating water supply would require budget of ‘up to £2 million’
Manx Utilities chair gives estimates on infrastructure required Putting fluoride in the Island’s water supply could require a budget of up to around £2 million and would cost roughly £100,000 a year to operate. The chair of Manx Utilities has given that figure in Tynwald as the Island’s parliament debates whether or not to introduce […]
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Fluoridation for the Nation
In discussion with Mark Hepworth of Abbey Dental and Simon Hearnshaw, a Coordinator of the National Community Water Fluoridation Network in the UK. *Original full-text article online at: https://www.manxradio.com/podcasts/island-life-series-specials/episode/fluoridation-for-the-nation/ Print PDF
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‘Real opportunity’ for Isle of Man to look at water fluoridation
UK fluoridation network coordinator discusses benefits and misinformation The Isle of Man has a real opportunity to look at putting fluoride in the water supply and a ‘basket of other measures’ to help with oral health. That’s from a coordinator of the National Community Water Fluoridation Network in the UK. The measure is something that’s being considered […]
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Top dentist says no to fluoride in tap water
A top dentist says that adding fluoride to water ‘shirks responsibility’. It comes after public health department staff were asked to research the possibility of adding fluoride to water to help reduce worrying levels of tooth decay, particularly in children. The results of this research is due to be considered by the Council of Ministers […]
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Isle of Man ministers call for research into water fluoridation
Fluoridation of the Isle of Man’s water supplies could be considered in response to a parliamentary scrutiny report on child oral health. In January, a panel made seven recommendations on reducing tooth decay in children, which included offering a fluoride varnish to children under 11. In its response, the Council of Ministers said fluoridation of the water […]
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Nursery children to take part in toothbrushing pilot project
Children from six nurseries will be taking part in a three-month supervised toothbrushing pilot project, starting today (Monday 11 September). The initiative is being organised by the Department of Health and Social Care’s Public Health Directorate and is based on Scotland’s Childsmile programme. Statistics held by Public Health indicate that around a quarter of five […]
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Isle of Man: No plans to fluoridate water says Health Minister
Health Minister Howard Quayle says his department has no plans to fluoridate the Island’s water supply. During this morning’s Tynwald questions, he was pressed on the issue by Onchan MHK Zac Hall who described it was a way of harmlessly cutting dental health problems. But Mr Quayle said his department consulted the public in 2008 […]
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Press Complaints Commission backs IoM Newspapers
THE Press Complaints Commission has ruled that Isle of Man Newspapers did not breach its code of conduct over coverage of the fluoridation debate. Graham Joughin, of Glen Elfin Road, Ramsey, complained to the commission about an article containing responses by public health consultant Dr Paul Emerson to a series of questions about the merit […]
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DHSS officials won’t be investigated
No charges will be brought against two senior officials at the DHSS, following a complaint relating to information in a government produced pro-fluoridation leaflet. Well-known campaigner on ‘green’ issues Graham Joughin called for action against the pair, claiming the leaflet contained ‘misleading descriptions’ under a section of the 2003 Medicines Act. Police referred his letter […]
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