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NTP Systematic Review of Fluoride to be released in February
Reports Scheduled for Release in February Release dates for the following consensus reports and proceedings from the National Academies depend on successful completion of the review process and publishing schedules. Reporters who would like to be notified when a report is due for release should contact the Office of News and Public Information (e-mail news@nas.edu) […]
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Analysts point to PFAS liability as a ding on 3M stock
Company’s Q4 profit exceeded forecasts but cloud of litigation hangs over the manufacturer. 3M headquarters in Maplewood. Glen Stubbe • Star Tribune 3M investors received some welcome news this week with the company’s strong earnings report, but the specter of “forever chemicals” litigation continues to haunt its stock. And if the chemicals known as PFAS […]
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The oral health status of America’s rural children: An opportunity for policy change
Abstract Objectives: The purpose of our study was to examine the association between rurality and select oral health care metrics: teeth condition, decay, and access measures such as preventive dental care among children in the United States. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with a sample of 20,842 respondents from the 2017 to 2018 National […]
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The Best Baby Toothpaste to Shine Up Those Sweet Smiles
Note from Fluoride Action Network: We add this article to our series on ‘toothpastes’ for historical reasons only. The article states, “The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), along with the ADA, recommends that parents begin using a toothpaste with fluoride as soon as the first tooth appears… Just remember to use a rice grain-sized amount […]
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Sulfuryl fluoride: Douglas Products hires business development manager
Note from Fluoride Action Network The brain is the main target of Sulfuryl fluoride. Structural Formula: Liberty, Mo.-based Douglas Products hired Jason Curry as a business development manager for southern California. In his new role, Curry will serve pest management companies in southern California that use Vikane gas fumigant. He will report to Joshua Farley, national […]
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American Water Works – Overview of Regulatory Activity.
Fluoride EPA solicited advice from the National Academy of Sciences on the risks posed by fluoride in drinking water and in 2006 NAS prepared “Fluoride in Drinking Water”. EPA’s second six-year review identified the current fluoride MCL for potential revision in 2010. In 2011 the Agency updated its analysis of the portion of fluoride exposure […]
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CDC: Fluoridation Links to Other Organizations
Links to Other Organizations Provided below are links to various agencies and organizations recognizing the benefits of community water fluoridation. Some of the agencies/organizations links are to policy statements and others provide educational information. If you are a government agency or professional organization with a public statement recognizing the benefits of fluoride, CDC’s Division of […]
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Fluoride & Dental Health by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Fluoride & Dental Health Online as of December 27, 2020 Overview Fluoride (said like floor-eyed) is a mineral that occurs naturally in soil, water, and air that has been shown to prevent cavities, or tooth decay. For the past several decades, fluoride has been added to community water supplies and oral care products such as […]
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The Story of Fluoridation by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Health Info on fluoride Online as of December 27, 2020 The Story of Fluoridation It started as an observation, that soon took the shape of an idea. It ended, five decades later, as a scientific revolution that shot dentistry into the forefront of preventive medicine. This is the story of how dental science discovered-and ultimately […]
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Evaluation of fluoride levels in commercially available tea in the United States.
Note from Fluoride Action Network: The publish date for this paper is Jan-Feb 2020; yet the abstract was just made available online. Abstract The objective of this study was to compare fluoride levels in commercially available black tea, green tea, and matcha tea. Tea samples were purchased from a local supermarket in the United States […]
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