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Get the Facts: What States Have Considered Fluoride Bans?

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis approved legislation, Senate Bill 700, which prohibits local authorities from fluoridating public water supplies, with the ban taking effect on July 1, 2025.
This legislation follows Utah's similar fluoride ban that took effect just over a week earlier and is part of 16 states proposing such bans in 2025.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Health Secretary, publicly plans to advise the CDC to discontinue fluoridation recommendations, while the American Dental Association stresses its role in preventing dental decay.
As of 2022, Florida ranked 23rd nationally with 78% of residents having access to fluoridated water, while the CDC named water fluoridation a top 10 public health achievement of the 20th century.
The bans imply communities in affected states will need alternative fluoride sources, and the EPA is reviewing new scientific data on potential fluoride health risks.

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Get the Facts: What states have considered fluoride bans?

Two states have passed bans on adding fluoride to drinking water. What others are considering it?

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Bailey: Chewing on the details regarding fluoride in Collierville's water system

Some questions about fluoride in the Collierville water system led to more questions — from observers wondering if the town was going to eliminate the mineral responsible for reducing dental problems.

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Wisconsin Public Radio

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Zorba Paster: The origins of fluoride in our drinking water

If you’ve been watching the news and keeping up, you’ve noticed that fluoride in drinking water has become controversial, writes Dr. Zorba Paster. Why now, since fluoride has been in municipal drinking water for decades? The post Zorba Paster: The origins of fluoride in our drinking water appeared first on WPR.

17 hours ago·Madison, United States

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The Miami Times

Fluoride wars continue: Ron DeSantis accuses dentists of backing ‘forced interventions’

Fluoride wars continue between the Florida Governor and the American Dental Association (ADA), with Gov. Ron DeSantis deriding the trade group.

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Florida just banned Fluoride from public water. Here’s what to know – altnews.org

Florida has passed a new law banning fluoride from public water. Governor Ron DeSantis says people should have the choice

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Florida just banned Fluoride from public water. Here’s what to know

Florida has passed a new law banning fluoride from public water. Governor Ron DeSantis says people should have the choice to use fluoride and not be forced to get it through their tap water. Supporters of the ban worry about possible health risks from too much fluoride and believe people should decide for themselves.Fluoride has been added to drinking water since the 1940s to help prevent cavities. Health experts say it keeps teeth strong and he…

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