Archive for the ‘The Fluoride debate’ Category

ADDING FLUORIDE TO WATER WILL CUT DENTAL PROBLEMS

Monday, March 17th, 2008

Health Secretary Alan Johnson has called for fluoride to be added to England’s water supplies in the hope of reducing tooth decay among some of society’s poorest and most vulnerable.

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No to fluoridation

Saturday, February 16th, 2008

I understand that Margie Taylor, Scotland’s chief dental officer, believes that adding fluoride to the water supply would be “beneficial and effective” in improving the country’s poor oral health record.

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Return of fluoride debate

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

ONE of the most controversial issues in Andover’s history could be about to hit the headlines once again after health minister Alan Johnson called for fluoride to be added to England’s public water supply.

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£42m dental money wasted

Monday, February 11th, 2008

NOW Alan Johnson has announced that he is prepared to pour £42million of NHS money down the drain by financing new fluoridation schemes Cumbrian residents who are not currently fluoridated may find they will soon be receiving hexafluorosilic acid, a by product of the fertiliser industry, in their water.

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Fluoride, teeth, and an argument that’s full of holes

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

You’ll find fluoride in tea, beer and fish, which might sound like a balanced diet to you. But this week Alan Johnson announced a new push for putting it in our drinking water, with some very grand promises – and in the face of serious opposition.

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Does flouride in toothpaste give kids bad teeth?

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

Does toothpaste give kids bad teeth? It can if they swallow too much fluoride, says Simon Crompton.

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Fluoride to be added to Hampshire’s water?

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

WHEN it comes to a sparkling smile, the statistics show Southampton has nothing to be happy about.

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