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U.S. Towns Plunge Into Debates About Fluoride in Water

"I didn't realize it would be such a heated discussion," says a mayor of one such town

2 Hrs Ago
A photo of residents attending a city council meeting about the fluoridation of the drinking water in Durango, Colorado.
Does Fluoride Cause Cancer, IQ Loss, and More? Fact-Checking RFK Jr.'s Claims

Trump's pick to lead HHS has called the mineral "industrial waste"

Nov 18, 2024
A photo of a water sample lying on a test form.
Dentists Pulling 'Healthy' and Treatable Teeth to Profit From Implants, Experts Warn

Once the domain of highly trained specialists, tens of thousands now offer the surgery

Nov 05, 2024
 An x-ray image of a man with two dental implants.
Oral Health, Frailty, and Death; Helping Patients With Prescription Drug Prices

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Nov 02, 2024
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Highest Paid Medical in 2024

Each of these specialties average over $500k per year

Oct 10, 2024
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Certain Oral Bacteria May Be a Risk Factor for Head and Neck Cancer

An increase in microbial risk score based on 22 bacteria tied to a 50% increase in HNSCC risk

Sep 27, 2024
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Fluoride in Water Poses Enough Risk to Kids' IQ to Merit EPA Action, Judge Says

Ruling is a blow to practice hailed as one of the greatest achievements in public health

Sep 25, 2024
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Microvascular Diabetes Complications Linked to Moderate/Severe Gum Disease

Relationship was mediated by comorbid dyslipidemia

Sep 11, 2024
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Fluoride at Twice the Recommended Limit Tied to Lower IQ in Kids, U.S. Report Says

Report marks the first time a federal agency has determined this association

Aug 22, 2024
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Wait, Maybe Periodontal Disease Doesn't Promote Rheumatoid Arthritis (or Vice Versa)

Danish study suggests surprising explanation for association

Jul 08, 2024
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Missing Teeth and Joint Pain? RA May Be Imminent

You may not even have to ask if patient has had periodontal disease

May 02, 2024
A computer rendering of pliers extracting a tooth from a lower jaw.
As Bans Spread, Fluoride in Drinking Water Divides Communities Across the U.S.

Many believe fluoride may be harmful despite evidence to the contrary

Apr 18, 2024
A photo of a bumper sticker on the back of a car which reads: Fluoride, there is poison in the tap water.
Getting a Dental X-Ray? New Recommendation Says You Don't Need a Lead Apron

Advocacy and education needed to change more minds about the apron, according to an expert

Feb 03, 2024
A photo of a female dentist positioning an x-ray machine next to her male patient who is lying under a lead apron.
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