Health News Why Water Fluoridation, Long Considered A Public Health Success Story, Is Under Scrutiny

Community water fluoridation works: Experts debunk myths, highlight lifelong benefits

The paper, "Defending community water fluoridation: A public health imperative grounded in evidence," reviews the data. While some observational studies conducted outside the U.S. have raised concerns ... Read More

City of Ridgeland exploring whether fluoridation of drinking water should continue

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists fluoridation of drinking water as one of 10 great public health interventions of the 20th century because it led to a dramatic decline in cavities ... Read More

Health panel endorses move to prohibit water fluoridation

PORT HURON, MI — The St. Clair County Health Advisory Board voted Wednesday, Oct. 15, to endorse Medical Director Dr. Remington Nevin’s recommendation that the county health department draft ... Read More

Fluoride in drinking water does not negatively affect cognitive ability — and may actually provide benefit, study finds

The longstanding public health practice of adding fluoride to community drinking water is facing heavy scrutiny in the United States over questions about whether the benefits outweigh the potential ... Read More

Missouri cities are stopping water fluoridation. That’s a huge health hazard | Opinion

Community water fluoridation has been a cornerstone of public health for decades because it protects people across their lifespan — especially children and older adults who may not have regular dental ... Read More