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Fluoridation still under debate in Vermont
The current debate in some communities over fluoridation in water shows that it is far from a settled issue in Vermont. Last week state officials came to Rutland to respond to a group of citizens calling for an end to fluoridation in that city. And in Bennington, residents will be asked this week to weigh […]
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Southwestern Vermont Medical Center comes out pro-fluoride
BENNINGTON — The local health care system, which runs the hospital, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, has taken a position on the controversial fluoride question that Bennington voters will face in March. A news release, sent Tuesday, said officials at Southwestern Vermont Health Care would consider “recommendations of their health care providers when participating in the […]
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Bennington. Letters: Clearing up confusion on fluoride
I understand there is confusion in the debate about the merits of water fluoridation in Bennington. I am confident that the following information will eliminate the confusion surrounding both the benefits and the dangers to human health from the addition of fluoride to drinking water. First, data from the largest tooth decay study ever done […]
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Bennington: The fluoride bullies
Bullying is a nasty habit. Nobody likes to be bullied. Nobody should be bullied. Thank goodness we’ve addressed this issue of bullying in the schools. But it is rearing its ugly head in Bennington, not only among adults, but among professionals, and it’s just as rude as if it were a schoolyard tough. A few, […]
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Op-ed: Water fluoridation is medical malpractice
Science on fluoride has evolved and we now know quite a bit more than 60 years ago when fluoride was first added to water elsewhere. Bennington, historically, has taken a holistic approach and its citizens have had the smarts to look at the science of water fluoridation and its effects on the whole person. With […]
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Bennington, local media take steps to plan fluoridation forum
Bennington Select Board chairman Greg Van Houten and local media organizations have begun work on organizing a community discussion panel to discuss the issue of fluoridating the town’s water supply. Van Houten reached out to local media organizations — the Bennington Banner, CAT-TV, and WBTN — to begin planning the forum, which is tentatively scheduled […]
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Fluoride still controversial in Bennington
The Bennington Select Board took no further action this week on whether they will put a question before voters in March about the possibility of fluoridating the town’s water supply, but the size of the audience at the meeting and the questions raised made it clear the topic is still controversial. A citizens group, the […]
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Bennington: Select Board hears presentation, public comments on fluoridation
The Bennington Oral Health Coalition made their scheduled presentation before the Select Board Monday on the benefits of fluoridating the drinking water, and advocates for and against the measure spoke out in public comments. Initially, board chairman Greg Van Houten asked members of the public to refrain from commenting on the fluoride issue, as the […]
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Bennington Oral Health Coalition to approach select board regarding fluoridation of drinking water
Bennington Oral Health Coalition set to make its case at Dec. 22 meeting A committee plans to make the case before the Bennington Select Board for fluoridating the town’s water. Richard Dundas, a doctor from Bennington and member of the Bennington Oral Health Coalition, spoke during the citizen’s comment portion of Monday’s select board meeting. […]
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State to address fluoride concerns in Proctor
PROCTOR — Town officials will meet Monday with a representative from the Department of Health to address concerns from residents who say fluoride in water supplies is harmful to public health. At its open meeting at 6 p.m., the Select Board will hear a presentation from Linda Greaves, a dental hygienist who coordinates Department of […]
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