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Nancy Quirk appointed to federal water council following AWWA nomination
A federal committee that advises the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on issues related to the national drinking water program recently appointed a new member nominated by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Nancy Quirk (pictured right), general manager of the Green Bay Water Utility in Wisconsin, was sworn in as one of 15 members […]
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New National Nonprofit Will Battle Inequity in Health Care
The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health will champion health transformation to build a future in which better health through oral health is possible for everyone. Boston, March 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amidst a national reckoning on the deep inequities that exist across this country, a new national nonprofit organization launches today with a commitment […]
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Industry Eyeing EPA’s Hustle to Control ‘Forever Chemicals’
Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a family of thousands of chemicals. Photo Illustration: Jonathan Hurtarte/Bloomberg Law; Photos: Getty Images Agency moving toward finalizing four PFAS rules Attorneys predict more regulation, lawsuits coming Industry attorneys say they’re bracing for a wave of corporate liability and litigation as the Biden administration works swiftly to fulfill […]
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CDC initiative seeks to get more Americans access to fluoridated water
We’ve talked a lot about health equity with the pandemic disproportionately impacting lower income and communities of color. Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a new initiative to deliver an important preventive health care tool to rural and smaller neighborhoods. It’s a new fluoride tablet system that works similar to chlorine […]
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Fluoride Fact Sheet for Consumers
This is a reader-friendly overview of Fluoride. For more details, see our health professional fact sheet on Fluoride. What is fluoride and what does it do? Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. How much fluoride do I need? The amount of fluoride you need each day […]
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CDC Initiative Creates New Water Fluoridation Technology to Support Rural Health Needs
Water fluoridation now accessible for small water systems March 18, 2021 – A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded research initiative offers access to optimally fluoridated water for up to 19 million people in the U.S. for the first time. The new fluoridation method is designed to dissolve in a small amount of […]
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2000 Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health in America
Last Reviewed March 2021 Note: Below is the executive summary of the first U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on oral health, published in July 2000. The full report is available as a PDF: Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General. Overview Publication of this first Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health marks a milestone […]
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Tablet fluoridation. New Fluoride Technology Supports Rural Health
New technology could bring fluoridated water to about 19 million people in the United States. March 20 is World Oral Health Day. Oral health is critical to overall health, and oral diseases cause serious pain and infections that may lead to problems eating, speaking, and learning. More than 3.5 billion people suffer from oral diseases […]
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CDC: Fluoride in Private Well Water
Online as of March 11, 2021 My home gets its water from a private well. What do I need to know about fluoride and groundwater from a well? Fluoride is present in virtually all waters and it is important to know the fluoride content of your water, particularly if you have children. The fluoride content […]
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The termination of the last cryolite pesticide products registered in the United States
Title: Cryolite and Propazine; Notice of Receipt of Request to Voluntarily Cancel Certain Pesticide Registrations *Online at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-03-10/html/2021-04903.htm Excerpts SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of requests by registrants to voluntarily cancel certain pesticide registrations. These requests would terminate the last cryolite […]
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