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Long-term variability in artificially and naturally fluoridated water supplies in England.
Abstract OBJECTIVES: To understand the potential impact of exposure misclassification on water fluoridation studies in England, this paper aims to describe the long-term variation in water fluoride concentrations in both artificially and naturally fluoridated water supplies. METHODS: Water fluoridation dose monitoring data were requested from all five English public water suppliers who artificially fluoridate their […]
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Why Northumberland leaders want to increase fluoridation of county’s water supply
The county council is moving onto the next steps of a bid to extend the fluoridation of the water supply in Northumberland. A map showing the areas of Northumberland covered by the exisiting fluoridation scheme (in blue), and showing the areas proposed to be covered by the extension (in green). Pictures from Northumberland County Council […]
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Could renewables be emitting the most potent greenhouse gas in existence?
Scientists suggest that emissions of Sulphur hexafluoride, which is commonly used as an electric insulator, are rising rapidly Emissions of what is thought to be the most potent greenhouse gas in existence are rising rapidly – and it could be due to renewables. That’s according to reports from the BBC, which claims to have learned […]
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Number of patients seeing an NHS dentist drops by 2% in England
Just under 22 million adults in England were seen by an NHS dentist in the previous 24 months, NHS Digital figures show. That is equal to 50.2% of the total population, a drop from 52.5% a year ago. Despite that, there were 39.7 million courses of treatment delivered during that period, a 1.28% increase. ‘It’s hardly […]
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Dental surgeons call for sugar-free schools following high rates of child tooth decay
Schools should become sugar-free to tackle the growing problem of child tooth decay, leading dental surgeons have said. The call comes after analysis by the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) showed there were more than 100,000 hospital admissions for children under the age of 10 in […]
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Why chemistry is essential for studying dentistry at university
Excerpt Investigating solubility The effect of fluoride on teeth can be modelled in a practical using eggshells and toothpaste. Apply the toothpaste to an egg, place it in a small plastic bag or cover with plastic film and leave for several days, then rinse off and place into vinegar. Keep a control egg in another […]
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How fluoride in water, toothpastes diminish kidney, liver function
Exposure to fluoride, replete in toothpastes and public water, may lead to a reduction in kidney and liver function among adolescents, according to a study published by Mount Sinai researchers in Environment International in August. The study examined the relationship between fluoride levels in drinking water and blood with kidney and liver health among adolescents […]
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Comments on UK consultation document due on Oct 14, 2019.
The public can comment on this report: “Advancing our health: prevention in the 2020s” up to 11:59 pm on 14 October 2019. The Cabinet Office and Department of Health and Social Care are seeking your views on proposals to tackle the causes of preventable ill health in England. • Read the Consultation Document (called the […]
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Government consulting on water fluoridation and school toothbrushing scheme
The government has launched a new consultation on proposals to help people liver healthier, happier and longer lives. Titled ‘Advancing our health: prevention in the 2020s’, proposals include ways to improve the population’s oral health. It suggests rolling out a school toothbrushing scheme in more pre-school and primary school settings across England. ‘Evidence suggests that these […]
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50 years of the British Fluoridation Society
Alan Johnson, a leading advocate of water fluoridation and a former health secretary spoke at a dinner in Edgbaston this week and paid tribute to the British Fluoridation Society (BFS) Alan (pictured centre) congratulated the Society on its half centenary before giving a detailed update on the work underway in his former Hull constituency to […]
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