The American Dental Association pushed back on comments made by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton about the safety and efficacy of fluoride toothpaste for children. The ADA reaffirmed its stance that fluoride, in recommended amounts, is safe and effective at…
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The Louisiana Senate has passed a bill to repeal the Louisiana Department of Health’s water fluoridation program and prohibit public water systems from adding it. Public water systems with at least 5,000 connections in the state are required by law…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent Civil Investigative Demands to Colgate-Palmolive and Proctor & Gamble. The investigation was launched into the two toothpaste manufactures for marketing their products in ways that are “misleading, deceptive and dangerous,” according to a May…
Three dental organizations joined a coalition of groups urging Congress members to oppose cuts to the HHS Department. A draft budget proposal from the Office of Management and Budget recommended cutting the HHS Department’s discretionary funding by approximately 30%. Coalition…
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly took issue with the use of fluoride once more during an April 30 cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump, USA Today reported. Eight notes: 1. During the meeting, Mr. Kennedy reportedly said fluoride…
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The National Association of Dental Plans expressed its commitment to expanding access to dental care by urging Congress to allow the public to purchase dental insurance, protecting adult Medicaid dental coverage and continuing tax credits. The organization showed its support…
The Florida legislature has sent a bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis that would ban water fluoridation in the state. Senate Bill 700, dubbed the “Florida Farm Bill,” aims to support the state’s agriculture and agricultural workers with a number of…
The American Dental Association has released draft standards on cartridge syringes and athletic mouth protectors, according to an April 28 news release. Here are seven things to know:
The American Dental Association has rebuked comments made by Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, MD, about community water fluoridation. Some recent studies have shown that sustained exposure to high levels of fluoride above 1.5 parts per million could have a…
The Louisiana Senate Committee on Health and Welfare passed a bill that would prohibit fluoride from being added to public drinking water, according to an April 24 report from KLFY. Senate Bill 2 repeals the Louisiana Department of Health’s water…