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End Fluoridation Singapore
Fluoridation of drinking water began in Singapore in 1956. Singapore has an activist group and website, both called End Fluoridation Singapore at https://lkyfluoride.com/ Here is a preview: Print PDF
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20 types of toothpaste sold in Singapore tested to be safe for use: CASE
SINGAPORE: A random sample of 20 toothpastes sold in Singapore have been found safe for use, after a product test commissioned by the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) was carried out. CASE commissioned a test on the toothpastes for two substances, diethylene glycol and fluoride, which could be harmful to people, the consumer interest organisation […]
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11 people taken to hospital after Kallang Way chemical leak
SINGAPORE: Eleven workers had to be taken to hospital after a chemical leak on Tuesday (Jul 18) at a factory building at 166 Kallang Way. They were in a “conscious and stable condition” when they were taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). Channel NewsAsia understands that the workers complained […]
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The truth about bottled water
It is portable and convenient, but is it really better than tap water and how true are the marketing claims? Getting clean water in Singapore is as easy as turning on the tap, yet retail outlets are awash with a wide array of bottled water. Data from research firm Euro- monitor International shows the thirst […]
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Review water fluoridation policy
Singapore adopted fluoridation of our drinking water in 1954, as part of public health intervention to lower tooth decay for our children (“Water fluoridation safe, with dental benefits”; Aug 25, 2012). On Aug 26 last year, Israel declared the end of mandatory fluoridation of drinking water, and joined the vast majority of countries in the […]
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One in two S’pore kids has rotten teeth: Report
More than half of all children in Singapore have one or more rotten teeth by the time they start primary school. This is a worrying trend because bacteria from their milk teeth can affect the development of their permanent teeth. That is why the Health Promotion Board (HPB) is introducing oral care programmes to pre-primary […]
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Singapore will continue to put fluoride in drinking water supply
Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan says Singapore will continue to put fluoride in its drinking water supply as it is an effective way to fight tooth decay. He said this in a written reply to MP for Marine Parade GRC, Mr Seah Kian Peng. Mr Seah had asked whether putting fluoride in the drinking supply […]
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