BongolianFeb 7

Anna Clark: After Sowing Distrust in Fluoridated #Water, Kennedy and Skeptics Turn to Obstructing Other Fluoride Sources. Florida and Utah have banned fluoridation, with multiple other states looking to do the same. Critics of fluoride in drinking water point to supplements as an alternative, but many are creating barriers to these very products.

#rfk #fluoridation #teeth #dentist
https://www.propublica.org/article/fluoride-supplements-fda-rfk-jr-ken-paxton-restrictions

After Sowing Distrust in Fluoridated Water, Kennedy and Skeptics Turn to Obstructing Other Fluoride Sources

Florida and Utah have banned fluoridation, with multiple other states looking to do the same. Critics of fluoride in drinking water point to supplements as an alternative, but many are creating barriers to these very products.

ProPublica
Steve Dustcircle 🌹Nov 25

#Influencer #GaryBrecka spreads #misinformation about #water #fluoridation in #Instagram post

https://science.feedback.org/review/influencer-gary-brecka-spreads-misinformation-water-fluoridation/

Influencer Gary Brecka spreads misinformation about water fluoridation in Instagram post - Science Feedback

Fluoride is added to drinking water in many countries around the world due to its proven ability to fight cavities and reduce tooth decay. Claims that community water fluoridation is harmful have circulated for years and typically hinge on studies that looked at fluoride levels much greater than that used…

Science Feedback
Benjamin Carr, Ph.D. 👨🏻‍💻🧬Jul 1, 2025
1 in 3 #Florida third graders have untreated #cavities – how parents can protect their #children’s #teeth
That’s almost double the national average of 17% of children ages 6-9 with untreated #tooth decay and underscores severity of the issue in Florida.
Historically, community #water #fluoridation has been one of the most effective public health strategies to reduce children’s #toothdecay. However, a new Florida law, prohibits adding #fluoride to public #drinkingwater.
https://theconversation.com/1-in-3-florida-third-graders-have-untreated-cavities-how-parents-can-protect-their-childrens-teeth-257200
1 in 3 Florida third graders have untreated cavities – how parents can protect their children’s teeth

Florida is one of the worst states in the US when it comes to access to affordable dental care – and children are suffering as a result.

The Conversation
Doktor Overcomma Jun 25, 2025
Behold, the home water fluoridation system that RFK Jr grew up with:
https://toilet-guru.com/robert-f-kennedy.html
#fluoride #fluoridation #RFKjr
Robert Kennedy's Home Water Fluoridation System — Toilets of the World

RFK's home water fluoridation system didn

Toilets of the World
VictorMay 18, 2025
2nd state bans fluoride from public drinking water. #fluoridation #water #dentalhealth https://abc7chicago.com/post/florida-fluoride-ban-gov-ron-desantis-signs-bill-banning-water-public-drinking/16428006/
2nd state bans fluoride from public drinking water

Florida became the second state in the country after Utah to ban local governments from adding fluoride to their public water systems.

VictorMay 18, 2025
2nd state bans fluoride from public drinking water. #fluoridation #water #dentalhealth https://abc7chicago.com/post/florida-fluoride-ban-gov-ron-desantis-signs-bill-banning-water-public-drinking/16428006/
2nd state bans fluoride from public drinking water

Florida became the second state in the country after Utah to ban local governments from adding fluoride to their public water systems.

Doug BostromMay 16, 2025

Sewage-swimmer loves microbes not too little but too well.

#fluoridation

https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/05/rfk-jr-wants-to-ban-fluoride-supplements-based-on-nonsense/

RFK Jr’s plan to ban fluoride supplements will “hurt rural America,” dentists say

In areas without fluoridated water, supplements are the only way to get adequate doses.

Ars Technica
Steve Dustcircle 🌹May 11, 2025

Why is #fluoride in #water so controversial? The #science of #fluoridation, explained.

https://www.popsci.com/health/why-fluoride-controversial/

Why is fluoride in water so controversial? The science of fluoridation, explained.

The decade's old public health intervention has been a big boost in the fight against tooth decay.

Popular Science
Global News ReginaMay 5, 2025
Regina to move forward with putting fluoride in water supply in 2026
Regina's plan to begin fluoridating water in 2026 returned to city council Friday with a motion to reopen the issue. Council voted down the proposal 7-3.
#politics #water #health #Regina #Canada #Fluoridation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11162490/regina-water-fluoride-2026-city-council/
Regina to move forward with putting fluoride in water supply in 2026

Regina's plan to begin fluoridating water in 2026 returned to city council Friday with a motion to reopen the issue. Council voted down the proposal 7-3.

Global News
Global NewsMay 5, 2025
Regina to move forward with putting fluoride in water supply in 2026
Regina's plan to begin fluoridating water in 2026 returned to city council Friday with a motion to reopen the issue. Council voted down the proposal 7-3.
#politics #water #health #Regina #Canada #Fluoridation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11162490/regina-water-fluoride-2026-city-council/
Regina to move forward with putting fluoride in water supply in 2026

Regina's plan to begin fluoridating water in 2026 returned to city council Friday with a motion to reopen the issue. Council voted down the proposal 7-3.

Global News