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Sublimity fluoride ballot measure
Voters in Sublimity were choosing to keep adding fluoride to their water. The city 15 miles east of Salem asked its residents if they wanted to continue to put fluoride in the drinking water, a practice the city has undertaken since 1955. Sublimity is one of 29 in the state that adds fluoride to its […]
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Why millennials may have worse teeth than their parents
Generational differences, or at least debates about them, crop up everywhere, and dentistry is no exception. It might seem like millennials should have better teeth than previous generations due to all the health information at their fingertips, but the reality may be the opposite—and dental clinics everywhere should pay attention. What about advancements in dentistry? […]
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Machine learning finds fluoride battery materials that could rival lithium
Machine learning has been used to quickly discover some of the most promising materials for fluoride-ion batteries. The work could accelerate development of these batteries, which are tipped by some to rival, or even replace, lithium-based ones. In theory, fluoride-ion systems are ideal for batteries in everything from electric vehicles to consumer electronics. That’s because […]
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What’s In The Water? Fluoridated Water And Its Benefits
Note from Fluoride Action Network: The following article is “Sponsored Content” from NAPSI. It is used to “engage and influence” and to “Energize your base” We have labeled this article as misinformation for the following reasons: STATEMENT: “Fluoride use and community water fluoridation are safe and effective ways to prevent tooth decay…” RESPONSE: This statement […]
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El Centro to Consider Water Fluoridation Program
The El Centro City Council was advised by the county Public Health Department that the city may be required to adopt a fluoridation program for its water delivery system during its May 3 regular meeting. | VIDEO CAPTURE City Passed 10,000-Water-Connection Threshold, Calexico Approaching That Mark EL CENTRO — The city of El Centro has […]
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Concern over University of North Carolina child medical experiment in low-income community
May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A University of North Carolina (UNC) dentist is recruiting infants from Lenoir County, NC, for an experiment exposing them to fluoride, which has been shown in dozens of studies to lower IQ, according to the Fluoride Action Network (FAN). The study, named waterBEST and led by dental researcher Dr. Gary Slade, […]
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Newcomerstown, Ohio, asking for views on water
Village officials are polling area residents about the use of fluorine in the municipal water supply. Currently, by law passed by the State of Ohio in 1978, all municipal water plants providing water to their residents are required to add the chemical fluorine as prevention for tooth decay and to strengthen teeth. State officials said […]
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Bygones: In 1982, Superior considered fluoride in tap water
Bygones is researched and written by David Ouse, retired reference librarian from the Duluth Public Library. News Tribune, May 5, 1982 Voters in the Duluth school district yesterday rejected a $2 million-a-year excess tax levy and a $2.5 million bond issue to bring schools into compliance with fire codes. That means more cuts will probably […]
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City of Lebanon: Notice of Receipt of Ballot Title to end fluoridation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lebanon received a prospective initiative petition that complies with constitutional requirements. On May 4, 2022 the City Recorder received from the City Attorney the following draft ballot title for Initiative Petition #LEB2022-01. CAPTION: Removal of Fluorosilicic Acid from Lebanon Water Supply. QUESTION: Shall the City of Lebanon […]
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Mississippi Department of Health: Benefits of Community Water Fluoridation
Note from Fluoride Action Network: This simplistic fact sheet is worrying inasmuch as it presents misinformation by stating that fluoridation: 1. Protects All Ages. It doesn’t protect the fetus. It allows pregnant women to think fluoridated water is safe to drink. No federal agency in the U.S. has performed a health risk assessment on fluoridation’s […]
United States, Mississippi Misinformation
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