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Fighting to free family from fluoride
It’s been about six years since anti-fluoride campaigner Rachel Keedwell took steps to remove the chemical she regards as a poison from her drinking water. As well as having an 1100 litre rain-water tank installed she is also promoting the visit of a leading expert on fluoridation to Palmerston North. Professor Paul Connett the coauthor […]
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Water fluoridation: The most effective preventive oral health measure for New Zealand children
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) strongly supports the fluoridation of community drinking water throughout New Zealand as an effective, safe and equitable method of preventing dental caries and promoting good oral health in children and young people. Physicians and Paediatricians regularly see the devastating impact of poor oral health in children and believe […]
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Fluoridation a ‘lousy medical practise’ says doctor
The Ministry of Health says the case for adding fluoride to water is simple, it prevents tooth decay, but those opposing fluoridation say it’s a “lousy medical practise”. Dr Paul Connett, the co-author of “the case against fluoride”, has just started a nationwide speaking tour warning against consuming fluoridated water. Connett told TV One’s Breakfast […]
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Hawke’s Bay: Fluoride showdown thwarted
The Bay’s health boss is being criticised for refusing to take part in a public debate on the pros and cons of adding fluoride to the Hastings water supply. International toxicologist and expert on fluoridation Paul Connett will be in Hawke’s Bay this month to talk at public meetings about his research into fluoride. He’s […]
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Whanganui: Fluoride call from dental boss
Whanganui District Health Board’s new head of dental services says he is concerned by the high level of oral disease in Wanganui, and urged residents to use fluoride toothpaste. Robin Whyman was recently appointed Wanganui’s dental services clinical director. Based in Hawke’s Bay, where he is the Hawke’s Bay DHB’s dental services clinical director, Dr […]
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DHB welcomes Thames fluoride decision
Waikato District Health Board is encouraged by the recent decision to retain fluoridation of the Thames water supply. The continuation of water fluoridation will now be incorporated in the Thames Coromandel District Council’s draft annual plan. The medical officer of health for the Waikato District Health Board, Dr Felicity Dumble, said she was “delighted” with […]
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Thames wants fluoride but with opt out on tap
Fluoride looks likely to stay in the Thames water supply but residents may soon have the option not to drink it. The Thames Community Board has recommended the Thames-Coromandel District Council continue to add fluoride to the water supply. But the board has requested the council look at an “opt out” clause for residents who […]
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Hamilton and Thames: Waikato DHB Refuses to Present Fluoridation Case to Public
Despite the DHB being an avid proponent of fluoridation, Craig Climo, Waikato District Health Board CEO, has turned down an opportunity for Principal Dental Officer, Rob Aitken and Dr Felicity Dumble to present the case for fluoridation at two upcoming public information evenings in Hamilton and Thames. Mr Climo has advised Fluoride Action Network NZ […]
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Waikato DHB ‘refuses to present fluoridation case’
Despite the DHB being an avid proponent of fluoridation, Craig Climo, Waikato District Health Board CEO, has turned down an opportunity for Principal Dental Officer, Rob Aitken and Dr Felicity Dumble to present the case for fluoridation at two upcoming public information evenings in Hamilton and Thames. Mr Climo has advised Fluoride Action Network NZ […]
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Connett Tour to Inject Momentum to Fluoride Free Campaign
Dr Paul Connett’s upcoming tour of New Zealand towns and cities is set to inject further momentum into the groundswell of opposition to adding fluoride chemicals into the public drinking water. Dr Connett is a world leading expert in fluoridation, the coauthor of a book The Case Against Fluoride and Executive Director of Fluoride Action […]
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