The American Dental Association reaffirmed its support of fluoride supplements after the HHS Department announced that the FDA would move to remove certain products from the market. The HHS Department announced May 14 that the FDA would begin removing ingestible…
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. voiced his commitment to dental health and discussed his agency’s oral health priorities during a budget hearing with the House Appropriations Committee May 14. RFK Jr. met with committee members to discuss Fiscal Year…
The American Dental Association and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have established the first-ever living clinical guideline program dedicated to oral healthcare. The ADA Living Guideline Program will provide frequent, evidence-based recommendations to advance oral and overall…
The FDA plans to begin removing ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for children from the market later this year. Seven notes: 1. The HHS Department said May 13 that ingested fluoride has been shown to alter the gut microbiome, adding…
Sen. Dawn Keefer plans to introduce a bill that would ban fluoride from being added to public drinking water in the state. The Fluoride Choice Act promotes individual choice by instead supporting access to fluoride through supplements or topical applications.…
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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…
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…