Fluoride quietly removed from Birmingham water years ago, officials face backlash
Folks residing in Birmingham, Alabama, recently learned that their drinking water would no longer contain fluoride.
Mar 30, 2026
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Environment and Public Health: News and Research on Public Health Dentistry
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One in three Florida third graders have untreated cavities: How parents can protect their children's teeth
"He hides his smile in every school photo," Jayden's mother told me, holding up a picture of her 6-year-old son.
Jun 30, 2025
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How Utah dentists are preparing patients for the first statewide fluoride ban
With Utah's first-in-the-nation ban on fluoride in public drinking water set to take effect Wednesday, dentists who treat children and low-income patients say they're bracing for an increase in tooth decay among the state's ...
May 6, 2025
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Florida moves to ban fluoride in drinking water
Florida state lawmakers have approved a bill to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water, a move that public health experts say could harm dental health across the state.
May 1, 2025
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Diving deep into the fluoride debate: Q&A
Fluoride in drinking water has become a highly charged topic in recent weeks. In March, Utah became the first state to prohibit the addition of fluoride to the state's public water systems, a move praised by U.S. Health Secretary ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Utah becomes first state to ban community water fluoridation
With a new law, signed by Gov. Spencer Cox on March 27, Utah has become the first U.S. state to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water, The New York Times reported. The law will go into effect on May 7, 2025.
Mar 31, 2025
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Study reveals economic burden of tooth decay is highest in UK's deprived groups
The economic impact of dental caries (tooth decay) is disproportionately higher in the most deprived groups, with estimated per-person costs of approximately £18,000 in the UK that could be dramatically reduced with targeted ...
Dec 20, 2024
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The impact of early childhood exposure to fluoride on cognitive neurodevelopment
The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) has announced the publication of a new study in the Journal ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Does fluoride cause cancer, IQ loss, and more?
President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration could try to remove fluoride from drinking water, according to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Nov 20, 2024
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Trump victory gives RFK Jr. free rein to shape public health
Donald Trump's election win opens the door for vaccine denier Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to play a significant role in the administration and drastically change the nation's public health practices.
Nov 7, 2024
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