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Michael Easley: Fluoridation has worked in US for 64 years
COMMUNITY water fluoridation started in the US nearly 64 years ago. Every year since, the number of US communities fluoridating their local water supplies has steadily increased – today, some 16,500 water systems provide fluoridated water for the benefit of America’s children and adults. Approximately 195 million people now drink optimally fluoridated water in the […]
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PM shows his flare for explosive questions
KEVIN Rudd was all open ears yesterday, even if he had to cover them temporarily during a demonstration of explosives at Geelong’s Chemring Australia factory. The Prime Minister and his ministers were in Geelong for their ninth community cabinet meeting of the year — and Mr Rudd took the opportunity to promise another round of […]
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Teeth in a bad state without fluoride
WHEN southeast Queenslanders turn on their taps in the new year, most will be drinking fluoridated water for the first time – 40 years after the rest of Australia. Currently, fewer than 5 per cent of Queenslanders drink fluoridated water – it was introduced in Townsville in 1964 – by far the lowest of any […]
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Canton NY: Corning to lay off 34 production workers
he worsening specialty glass sales slump claimed 34 production workers Friday as Corning Inc. announced layoffs here effective Jan. 5. “The recession is hitting all our businesses pretty hard,” Corning spokeswoman Kelli C. Hopp-Michlosky said. “We’re seeing a decrease in orders from our customers. We’re trying to regulate our inventory for the current market.” The […]
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Dalton: EPA union supports fired fluoride opponent
A national labor union representing federal employees in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has written Dalton Utilities a letter in support of Wally Babb, who utility officials fired after a dispute over fluoridation of drinking water. “Shame on you,” states the letter, which calls Mr. Babb’s actions “a decision of conscience.” Written by National Treasury […]
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Tapping into fluoride argument
A young mother ensconced in an organic farming community north of Dunedin is leading the charge against the city’s fluoridated water supply, convinced those who drink it risk exposing themselves to toxic side effects. But why, exactly, should we listen? Chris Morris investigates. Hidden behind the security fences inside Dunedin’s Mt Grand water treatment plant, […]
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Fluoridation – claims and counterclaims
1. Does it work? CLAIM: “Fluoridation does not improve dental health – that is the finding of all large-scale studies.” – Fluoride Action Network NZ (FANNZ) COUNTERCLAIM: “Community water supplies with optimum fluoride levels between 0.7 and 1ppm have consistently been shown to achieve about a 15% reduction in dental decay . . .” – […]
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Fluoride debate still rages
Like it or hate it, the idea of fluoridated water will become a reality for Noosa residents by late 2010. The debate over whether mandatory fluoride is healthy or harmful continues despite the state government’s decision to bring Queensland into line with its surrounding states. The gradual process will see residents south of Maroochy River […]
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Rowdy final debate on issue of fluoride in Southampton’s water
THE debate could have run and run. Feelings ran high on both sides of the argument during a heated third and final fluoridation Question Time-style event last night, with many speakers on the panel and in the audience shouted down by hecklers. The debate failed to bring any consensus on the controversial plans to add […]
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Gander: Council approves fluoride in drinking water
After a long debate, a chemical dentists say prevents tooth decay is coming back to Gander’s drinking water. The municipal works and services committee announced at the Nov. 26 regular council meeting fluoride will be reintroduced to the town’s water. Fluoride had been a part of Gander’s water since the 1970s, but fluoride equipment was […]
Canada, Newfoundland