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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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Fluoride: A matter of choice
THERE can be no question that Scotland has one of the worst dental health records in Europe; such is the national predilection for sweets and fizzy drinks that children’s teeth are often ruined before they even reach primary school. Over a quarter of a million teeth are extracted from children every year in Scotland and […]
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Scottish Greens say No to Fluoridation, Yes to Alternatives
IN fluoridated Gateshead, dental health is no better than in unfluoridated Liverpool. Similar results have been found in the United States, New Zealand and Canada. Twelve European countries have banned water fluoridation, but this week Mary Mulligan MSP, the Deputy Health Minister, has put forward a consultation document on children’s oral health, which includes a […]
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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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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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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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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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Free Toothbrush Program Cuts Tooth Decay Among Poor
THREE health projects in Glasgow have been praised for improving patient care. Health Minister Malcolm Chisholm said cancer care, oral hygiene for children and GP prescribing should be shared and copied all over Scotland. He said the Glasgow’s Chronic Cancer Pain Integrated Care Pathway had improved the way patients are treated and gives patients complete […]
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Scottish Consumer Council urges ministers to scrap ‘risky’ fluoride plan
Ministers were yesterday urged to scrap plans for the fluoridation of Scotland’s water supplies in favour of ‘less risky’ schemes to cut tooth decay. Watchdog body the Scottish Consumer Council (SCC) warned that pressing ahead with the proposals could expose the public to ‘adverse health effects’. The Scottish Executive is currently carrying out a consultation […]
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Health experts call for fluoride in water
The British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) has called on the Scottish Executive to take action to combat tooth decay problems afflicting thousands of children. The BDHF said it would be writing to health minister Susan Deacon asking her to support moves to put fluoride in Scotland’s water supplies. The call follows the publication of research […]
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