Posts Tagged ‘Fluoride’
Rub Toothpaste onto the Teeth to Prevent Decay
Most people are aware that brushing the teeth helps to reduce the risk of decay, but researchers in Sweden have revealed that rubbing toothpaste onto the teeth and gums during the day quadruples protection against decay. The research team, which is based at the University of Gothenburg, found that rubbing toothpaste onto the teeth made […]
Funding for oral health programme in Ilfracombe
A new oral health programme will be launched in Ilfracombe, Devon, after health bosses successfully secured funding from the British Dental Health Foundation and the Wrigley Tooth Fairy Fund. Northern Devon NHS Trust was one of 12 organisations to bid successfully for funding; the money will now be used to pay for oral health educators […]
Leading dentist unsurprised by high rates of decay
A leading dentist has responded to alarming oral health statistics by saying that he is unsurprised by increasing rates of decay. Dr Stuart Gairns, chief executive of the Australian Dental Association, said that he was unsurprised by figures which suggested that half of children aged six and twelve suffer from decay. The statistics were released […]
Southampton Set for Fluoride Tap Water
After a long legal challenge, Southampton is set to have fluoride added to its tap water. The decision has been fought every step of the way by many locals, lead by a local resident, Geraldine Miller. The appeals were rejected however and the plan has been given the go ahead. The decision to put fluoride […]
Winnipeg reduces levels of fluoride in the water supply
Fluoride levels in Winnipeg have been reduced in line with provincial guidelines. The levels of fluoride in the water supply have been lowered from 0.85 parts per million to 0.7 parts per million. Around half of Canada’s municipalities add fluoride to their water supplies as a means of boosting standards of oral health; however, recent […]
Fluoride debates continues in Cape Breton
The debate surrounding the fluoridation of water continues to rage in Cape Breton, Canada. Fluoridation was introduced in Canada around sixty years ago, but many communities are hosting debates focusing on whether or not they should stop water fluoridation. In Cape Breton, the Regional Municipality has announced that it wants a greater input in the […]
Millions could have fluoridated water in the future
Millions of people could have fluoride added to their ware, following a court ruling that gave a local health authority the right to proceed with fluoridation, despite public outcry. With the backing of the local council and two thirds of local residents, a mother from Southampton appealed against the South Central Strategic Health Authority’s decision […]
Judge backs Southampton fluoridation scheme
Plans to add fluoride to the water supply in Southampton have been backed by a High Court Judge, despite public anger. Mr Justice Holman has rejected a challenge to the planned fluoridation scheme and refused to carry out a judicial review of the decision making process. Southampton grandmother Geraldine Milner had taken the case to […]
Calgary council vote against fluoridation
Calgary’s water supplies could be fluoride free after the council voted in favour of stopping water fluoridation. Alderman voted 10 to 3 to stop fluoridation on Tuesday. Fluoridation has become a subject of great debate in the area and several meetings have become heated; initially, the plan was to have a public vote on the […]
Cheshire fluoride controversy
Should fluoride be introduced to the water supply in Cheshire? That is the question bedeviling public health bosses in the County. Crewe, erroneously identified as falling under the ambit of the West Cheshire health authority, is the only town in the county to have fluoridated water which is currently supplied to 4,700 of its inhabitants. […]
