Bill would ban fluoride being added to drinking water in Florida
With the backing of Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, a Senate Republican on Thursday filed a wide-ranging bill that would bar public water systems from adding fluoride to water supplies.
Fluoride: Why Is It in Our Drinking Water, and Is It Safe for Children?
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FAREWELL FLUORIDE: Lee County removes mineral from drinking water
Fluoride is a mineral long proven to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities when added to water in small amounts. Local utilities across the country have been putting fluoride in water since 1945 to help fight tooth decay. The CDC considers the practice one of the great public health achievements of the 20th century.
Florida bill would ban fluoride in local drinking water
Local governments in Florida and across the country recently have debated — and, in some cases, stopped — the longstanding practice of adding fluoride to water supplies. Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has urged more communities to take that step, appearing personally at a hearing in Tavares late last year as the city halted the practice.
Bill to remove fluoride from Arkansas water fails | Here's why
The bill that would remove fluoride from Arkansas water failed to pass. However, lawmakers say that this won't be their last attempt.
Arkansas lawmakers debate local control over fluoride in water amid health concerns
Lawmakers are weighing the merits of adding fluoride to local water supplies. A bill that would repeal the requirement for ...
Aberdeen GOP Sen. Carl Perry introduces bill to cap fluoride in water in South Dakota
Aberdeen Sen. Perry introduces bill to allow municipalities controlling a public water supply to determine the amount of ...
More Wisconsin communities rejecting fluoride in water. Health groups say fears unfounded.
One concern is that people are too young to remember how bad dental health was before fluoride was added to public water ...
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Fluoride discovery reveals risk to children’s brain health
New research reveals concerning links between fluoride exposure and children's brain health, prompting experts to reevaluate water fluoridation.
For fourth time, Somerset votes on fluoride in their drinking water. How safe is it?
For the fourth time in under two years, Somerset has defeated a move to remove fluoride from the water supply. See how they voted.
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Delray Beach's stance on fluoride is a win for teeth and common sense | Opinion
In what has become a trend of late — local communities suddenly deciding to stop putting fluoride in their drinking water — Delray Beach became a bit of an outlier, seemingly favoring long ...
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Inside the battle to remove fluoride from Florida drinking water — and the effort’s RFK Jr.-aligned ally
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — The push against adding fluoride to public drinking water is spreading across Florida, as state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo crisscrosses the state to press leaders of ...
Why dentists say you should only buy toothpaste with fluoride
The best toothpastes for adults have fluoride, according to dentists. Shop toothpaste with the ADA Seal of Acceptance from ...
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Delray keeping fluoride in water, despite visit and urging not to by state surgeon general
Delray Beach commissioners voted 3-2 to keep fluoride in the city's water system. Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo urged the commission to stop adding fluoride, citing potential health ...