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Delray keeping fluoride in water, despite visit and urging not to by state surgeon general
Despite a visit from State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, commissioners in Delray Beach voted to keep fluoride in the city's water system.
Delray Beach won’t stop adding fluoride to drinking water, despite state surgeon general’s advice
Delray Beach won’t stop adding fluoride to its drinking water — a decadeslong practice in the city — despite the urging to do so by Florida’s top health official.
Lee County removes fluoride from public drinking water
Lee County commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday 4 to become the 40th Florida county to stop adding fluoride to drinking water. Spearheaded by Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass, the move flies against the advice of the American Dental Association and the American Medical Assocation.
Florida Starts Removing Fluoride From Drinking Water
Florida has started removing fluoride from drinking water following guidance from the state's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, at the end of last year. Fluoride is commonly added to drinking water to prevent tooth decay, as fluoride can strengthen teeth enamel.
Hillsborough County commissioners vote to keep fluoride in water
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A decades-old debate over fluoride in drinking water has resurfaced in Hillsborough County. Commissioners voted on whether to remove fluoride from the public water supply, with supporters calling it a public health necessity, and opponents warning of potential risk.
Hillsborough County declines to remove fluoride from drinking water supply
The recent string of Florida cities and counties removing fluoride from their drinking water got interrupted Wednesday when a proposal to do the same in Hillsborough County died. County commissioners deadlocked in a 3-3 tie (the seventh member of the board,
Hillsborough Commission keeps fluoride in water after vote to remove it fails
Hillsborough County will not follow the examples of some other communities in the state and will keep fluoride in the drinking water, at least for now.
Hillsborough opts against removing fluoride from drinking water
Hillsborough commissioners shot down a motion to remove fluoride from the county's drinking water. Why it matters: Conservatives have fashioned fluoride into an issue of medical freedom, leading communities across Florida and the nation to halt the practice of adding the mineral to drinking water.
Studies link fluoride in water to lower IQ, but is it really harming kids' brains?
Study says fluoride in drinking water could lower kids' IQs, but some experts say that's based on bad data. Here's what you ...
Expert highlights importance of fluoride for oral and overall health
Fluoride not only strengthens teeth and leads to better health overall but also is one tool communities can use to reduce ...
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Literally Everything You Need to Know About Fluoride in Our Drinking Water
The US Public Health Service currently recommends an optimal fluoride concentration in drinking water of 0.7 milligrams/liter ...
Riverton says ‘no’ to fluoride in resolution
The resolution is a nod to HB81, or Fluoride Amendments, by Rep. Stephanie Gricius, R-Eagle Mountain, passed the House ...
Riverton officials vote unanimously to support bill on removing fluoride from the water
The Riverton City Council voted unanimously to support a bill that looks to get fluoride out of public waters.
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Village of DeForest to stop adding fluoride to its water supply
DEFOREST, Wis. (WKOW) — The DeForest Village Board voted Tuesday night to stop adding fluoride to its water supply.
Could Somerset get rid of the fluoride in its water? Controversial topic at Town Meeting
Somerset voters will make their voices heard at Special Town Meeting, from changing the town clerk job to removing fluoride ...
Should Fluoride Be in US Water? Experts Weigh In
As debate continues over the practice of water fluoridation, many dental experts and health bodies attest to its benefits.