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The Burlington City Council Public Safety committee met Tuesday night, February 1, 2011 to discuss new recommendations for community water fluoridation. The committee consists of City Councilors Ed Adrain (chair), Bram Kranichfeld, and Kurt Wright. In 2009 the Burlington Board of Health recommended ending fluoridation altogether. More recently, a subcommittee of the...
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In January, 2009, The Burlington Board of Health passed a resolution recommending
that fluoridation of Burlington’s drinking water supply cease immediately. This was
referred to the City Council, who has the sole authority and responsibility for fluoridation
of the City’s drinking water supply. The matter was subsequently referred to the City
Council Public Safety Committee.
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Burlington has fluoridated its drinking water since 1952.
In March, 2005 the Burlington Board of Health began investigations regarding the continuation of adding fluoride into the city's water. After two public forums the board voted 3-2 to continue the practice, but advised the city council to reduce the amount, which the council ordered (The amount was reduced to 1/ppm from 1.7.)....
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Last night the Burlington Public Works Commission heard more information about water fluoridation from the fluoride subcommittee. The subcommittee was formed a year ago to review and weigh the evidence of fluoride's benefits and potential to cause harm. At last night's meeting they presented their findings to the full commission.
The fluoride subcommittee, made up...
Fluoride News from Around the World
Fluoride Can Cause Cancer, Studies ShowPR Newswire (press release)(1) Fluoride is commonly added to municipal water supplies and dental products with the intention of reducing tooth decay. However, current scientific evidence shows that swallowing fluoride does much more harm than good. ...and more »
Southampton City Council votes against fluorideDaily EchoBy a majority of around 2-1, city councillors backed a motion opposing the addition of fluoride to tap water to fight tooth decay. And councillors agreed to use any future powers the authority may be given to prevent the implementation of a proposed ...and more »
OregonLive.comFluoridation Opposition GrowingThe Lund ReportAugust 3, 2011 -- More than 3700 professionals (including 322 dentists) urge that fluoridation be stopped citing scientific evidence that ingesting fluoride is ineffective at reducing tooth decay and has serious health risks. ...Water fluoridation linked to osteosarcoma (PR)Food ConsumerFluoridate me; Fluoridate me notThe City Wireall 8 news articles »
High levels of fluoride in lake aggravate dental health crisis in BaringoThe StandardAt Kambi Samaki in Baringo County, cases of dental and skeletal fluorosis are evident with many having browned teeth and weak bones. During a recent medical camp organised by the British Army in collaboration with the Kenya Army and the Ministry of ...
Carleton Place councillor wants fluoride removed from drinking waterEMC Almonte/Carleton PlaceOne point that most agree on is that fluoride does increase the risk of "fluorosis" a dental condition in which stains or tiny pits appear on teeth if too much fluoride is ingested. Dentists who oppose fluoride in drinking water say fluorosis is not ...and more »
FDA: Fluoride Supplements Never Found Safe or EffectivePR Newswire (press release)(2) Fluoride supplements deliver no benefits to primary teeth but increase dental fluorosis risk - white spotted, yellow, brown and/or pitted teeth, according to a 2008 Journal of the American Dental Association systematic review. ...and more »
Fluoride bill hits ConcordSeacoastonline.comPORTSMOUTH — The fight over community water fluoridation continued in Concord this week as opponents of a community notification bill clashed with supporting lobbyists at the Statehouse. On Wednesday, members of the House Health, ...and more »
Fluoridation House of Cards Starting to FallScoop.co.nz (press release)The Calgary city council has just voted 10 – 3 to stop fluoridation[1]. Calgary has a population of 1.1 million people. This comes on top people in the ...Fluoride attack coming to cityLondon Free PressFluoride — If In Doubt, Keep It OutWestern Queens Gazetteall 8 news articles »
Aldermen ready to pull plug on fluorideCalgary SunHalf of Calgary's aldermen say support for a fluoride-treated water supply has dried up and its fate shouldn't be decided in a ...and more »
Want Smarter Kids? Then Make Sure They Avoid This Widely Regarded Preventive...Food ConsumerAccording to the Fluoride Action Network: The DHHS is making this recommendation on the basis that the levels of dental fluorosis is skyrocketing, ...NAMA opposes EPA's sulfuryl fluoride ban proposalBaking Business (registration)all 18 news articles »