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Politicians, ‘from all parts of the spectrum’, line up against fluoridation
POLITICIANS from all parts of the spectrum lined up yesterday to fight the introduction of fluoride to the public water supply. The Scottish Executive put the issue back on the agenda, triggering a debate that will dominate the preparation of its new strategy for combating tooth decay. It is one of a range of suggestions […]
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Should West Island continue fluoridation?
Saying fluoride is available in so many ways today, Dorval borough chairman Peter Yeomans would like a study to see if it should be taken out of the West Island’s drinking water supply. “I’m not saying that it should be taken out,” Yeomans said, “but fluoride is so readily available these days that it seems […]
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Indepenence fluoride hearing planned
In November the public will have a chance to put its money where its mouth is. Independence City Council resolved Monday to open up the fluoride debate at a public hearing. Council Member Jason White suggested the city appoint a health advisory board on fluoride and begin sifting through the information on both sides of […]
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Fluoridation of milk faces strong opposition
A move to put fluoride in milk and tap water in an attempt to combat tooth decay sparked fury today. The plan is being considered by the Scottish Executive, but opponents promised they would go to court to fight it. Glasgow Baillieston MP Jimmy Wray has campaigned against fluoridation in the past and said: ”We […]
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Crabshell toothpaste ‘fights decay’
Crabshells could form the basis of a new toothpaste A toothpaste made from crab’s shells could cut dental infections and reduce the number of trips to the dentist, researchers claim. The paste contains a sticky chemical substance which can kill bacteria. It lodges around parts of the teeth and gums where bacteria grow and cause […]
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Proposal may pave way for fluoride in water
THE latest in a long line of moves to persuade the public to accept the addition of fluoride to drinking water will be kick- started this week with the launch of a “completely neutral” consultation process on oral health. Two years ago, Susan Deacon, the-then health minister, announced the launch of a consultation period on […]
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Fluoride battle begins
Health watchdogs and politicians have started a massive campaign to stop compulsory fluoridation of Scotland’s public water supplies. They are bitterly opposed to the Scottish Executive’s plans to add fluoride to drinking water – despite research linking the chemical to Alzheimer’s Disease, cancer and brittle bones. Anti-fluoridation campaigners, backed by leading politicians, say the chemical’s […]
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Should we grin and bear fluoride in water?
A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl toddles into a dental practice in the West of Scotland. She has already lost 10 of her baby teeth to a diet of fizzy drinks and sweets. Today, the dentist will decide the rest must come out, leaving her with empty gums until she is six or seven years old. Even then, […]
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Toxic Waste in the Public Well Revisited
Part One Once upon a time there was a Great War involving all the Kingdoms of the Earth. One Kingdom, the Greatest in the World, determined that it would be the one to conquer the Evil Warlord who threatened everyone. The Great Kingdom’s industries went to work, night and day, to refine the elements of […]
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Unelected Erie Water Authority Forcing Fluoride Upon City
Erie City Councilman Ian Murray brought an idea and a threat to the Erie City Water Authority’s boardroom Thursday. Neither could convince the Water Authority to stop plans to fluoridate the metropolitan area’s water supply. Murray suggested replacing fluoridation with a program that would promote better dental care throughout the region. If not, Murray said, […]
United States, Pennsylvania