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Letter to the editor: Manipulation of science by pro-fluoride dentists
Dr. William J. Hardin (“Keep fluoride,” Aug. 13) refers to John Mueller’s July 30 Readers Forum article that correctly lists several valid reasons why water fluoridation should end. Hardin now joins dentists William R. Evans and Jerry Thorman in documenting, via their letters in the Tulsa World, that they have all successfully been duped because of what […]
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Shawnee: Water fluoridation process discussed during meeting
Shawnee Mayor Wes Mainord recessed the City Commission meeting to open the Shawnee Municipal Authority meeting where a presentation on fluoride by HDR Engineering was given. Utility Director Steve Nelms wrote in a memo to City Manager Brian McDougal that staff has worked closely with HDR Engineering to put together an informational fluoridation presentation. The […]
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State ranks poorly in dental health
NORMAN — Removing teeth is routine for dentist Randi Hobbs. At least once a month, she removes a full set of decayed teeth and replaces them with dentures. Hobbs works at Arbuckle Dental in Sulphur, where many patients come in with long-neglected teeth and severe pain. Some have come straight from the emergency room. Many […]
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Cards N Time: Pollution IV, Cushing, Oklahoma
Excerpt: Hudson Oil Refinery In 1913, Consumers Oil opened their refinery west of downtown Cushing on what became a 400-acre site after they merged with Empire Oil. In 1943 they were acquired by Midland Cooperative Wholesale. Hudson Oil acquired Midland in 1977. In 1981, Land-O-Lakes dairy cooperative merged with former owner Midland. They closed Hudson […]
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Tahlequah Fluoride Removal Alliance addresses TPWA board at meeting
The Tahlequah Public Works Authority Board of Trustees heard from a group of local residents – the Tahlequah Fluoride Removal Alliance – during Friday’s regular meeting. Jay Smith provided printed material to board members and discussed the group’s concern about water fluoridation, which the Centers for Disease Control has acknowledged as one of the 10 […]
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Tahlequah: Fluoride strictly monitored in drinking water
TAHLEQUAH — Fluoride is considered nature’s cavity fighter. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral in all water sources, and research has shown that fluoride can help prevent tooth decay in children and adults. It also helps make teeth more resistant to acid attacks that cause cavities, and serves to repair early stages of tooth decay. […]
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Largest Fluorine Maker Calls Tulsa Home
Advance Research Chemicals (ARC), one of the world’s largest producers of specialty fluorine and specialty inorganic fluorides, celebrated its 25th year of business in September. The company was founded by Dr. Dayal Meshri in 1987 and now has locations in the U.S., Mexico and India. ARC is headquartered in Tulsa’s Port of Catoosa, and Meshri’s […]
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Oklahoma City water official expects EPA to make changes to fluoride regulations
An Oklahoma City official says the Environmental Protection Agency may soon change regulations to reduce the amount of fluoride allowed in drinking water. The federal agency announced they were looking at changing regulations a year ago, drawing praise from the American Dental Association and other industry professionals. Monte Hannon, the city’s water quality superintendent, said […]
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Shawnee researches value of adding flouride to city water
The availability and quantity of potable water — water that is safe to drink — is a topic of great discussion in many municipalities across the state, as can be the subject of whether to add fluoride to a city’s water supply. In Shawnee, city commissioners said they understood the importance of the topic of […]
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Shawnee researches value of adding flouride to city water
The availability and quantity of potable water — water that is safe to drink — is a topic of great discussion in many municipalities across the state, as can be the subject of whether to add fluoride to a city’s water supply. In Shawnee, city commissioners said they understood the importance of the topic of […]
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