Across the country, communities are rejecting the recommendation of health groups to add fluoride into their municipal drinking water. Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls ...

"This isn't anti-fluoride legislation, it is pro-informed consent and individual choice." But dental and other public health experts warn that banning fluoride could increase cavities, especially ...

Donald Trump’s new health secretary has long cast doubt on the safety of fluoridated water—despite years of medical studies backing its advantages. Reporter Reporter Got a tip? Send it to The ...

Fluoride is scientifically proven to strengthen the enamel on teeth and prevent cavities. The Utah Dental Association was among the groups that spoke out against the bill. But Gricius argued that ...

Fluoride can occur naturally in water ... The bill was controversial among dental health communities but was supported by Utahns worried about personal freedoms. Ultimately, the final vote ...

2. The Grand Forks (N.D.) City Council rejected a proposal to remove fluoride from the city’s water supply. 3. The American Dental Association reaffirmed its stance on the benefits of water ...

Community members "expressed both support for the introduction of fluoride for dental health and concerns regarding potential adverse health effects associated with fluoride consumption ...

Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in water, soil and air that has been demonstrated to prevent dental cavities, or tooth decay. It works by strengthening the tooth’s enamel ...

ECUA Executive Director Bruce Woody told the News Journal are monitoring the re-emergence of the debate over adding fluoride to water. “Our response at this point is one of wanting to obtain ...

and we consulted with pediatric dental experts and reviewed the most recent advice from the ADA. Here’s what we learned. Fluoride: According to the ADA, fluoride should be in all toothpaste ...