What the Evidence Says About Fluoride in Drinking Water
RFK, Jr., and other potential and current government officials have spread shaky health claims about fluoridated water. Scientists explain the evidence behind its safety and benefits
Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Safe? Here’s What to Know, According to Science
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says that Donald Trump’s administration will remove fluoride from drinking water amid claims that it can be harmful. Here’s everything to know about the naturally occurring mineral,
Explaining the controversy around fluoride in drinking water
The Washington Post and other media noted that medical organizations responded by calling Kennedy’s assertions unfounded at the levels of fluoridation used in drinking water. But many of them have also noted that in an NBC interview, Trump said possible action against fluoridation of water “sounds OK to me ... You know, it’s possible.”
Fluoride in drinking water: Local water company, expert give the facts
President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are making a splash with one starting a debate about what goes into our drinking water.
Stuart temporarily removing fluoride from drinking water following surgeon general warning
The city will be seeking a formal opinion from the state on its stance before deciding whether to remove fluoride from its drinking water permanently.
Trump's health pick RFK Jr. wants fluoride removed from drinking water. What to know in Arizona
Days before the election, Kennedy posted on social media that a Trump White House would advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from the public water supply, which goes against public health recommendations yet jibes with a large number of people who question the safety of fluoridating water.
Florida health official advises communities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water
Florida's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, cited developmental concerns from higher levels of fluoride than are found in most U.S. water supplies.
Known 'benefit' for fluoride in drinking water 'does not outweigh...known risks,' Florida surgeon general says
Dr. Ladapo claims there are safety concerns related to fluoride exposure, such as reduced IQ in children. VERIFY found that claim misleading.
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Fluoride is a natural mineral found in your bones and teeth; over 90% of the body's fluoride content is concentrated in these areas. It plays an important role in dental health by supporting tooth enamel and preventing cavities.
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In 1945, fluoride began being added to public water systems in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Soon after, schoolchildren there exhibited dramatic declines in dental caries compared with children from surrounding areas.
Florida Issues New Guidance on Fluoride in Drinking Water
Self-reported data from 2023 estimate that over 70 percent of Florida residents on community water systems receive fluoridated water, according to Ladapo. The CDC does not mandate community water fluoridation, but it says it is "one of 10 great public health interventions of the 20th century."
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What to know about fluoride in drinking water
This varies among states, ranging from 8.5% of the population in Hawaii to 100% of the population in Washington, D.C. Water ...
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U.S. towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water
NEW YORK — For about 50 years, adding cavity-preventing fluoride to drinking water was a popular public health measure ...
98% of Illinois residents drink water with fluoride. Why is this mineral’s longtime role being rethought?
Dental experts say the amount of fluoride added to water is effective in reducing tooth decay and safe; others say it’s not ...