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Article argues that the two most pervasive and dangerous controversies in dentistry involve false allegations against silver-amalgam fillings and fluoridation.
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Addresses and generally refutes the headline article in Time magazine from October 24, 2005. "An article in Time ... getting many things wrong, adds fuel to the fire."
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The ADA endorses the fluoridation of community water supplies and the use of fluoride-containing products as safe and effective measures for preventing tooth decay.
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A public service website addressing a major health issue by a Dartmouth university professor.
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Policy statement covers benefits, risks, details of dietary supplementation, and provides many additional references for review.
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Bi-monthly water fluoridation news from Australia. Includes translation into several languages
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A group of concerned professionals working to see an improvement in the dental health of the UK population by the implementation of Government policy for water fluoridation. Provides extensive resources for further review.
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Campaigning against water fluoridation in West Cumbria, UK. Newsletter, articles, and press coverage.
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Article by Darlene Sherrell asserting that the American Dental Association has colluded with industry to cover up the toxic properties of fluoride.
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From the faculty of medicine and dentistry, University of Western Ontario. Information on fluoride sources, fluorosis and its health implications.
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US government instructions for proper handling and treatment of fluoridation chemicals and equipment and training guidelines for personnel.
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Describes the impact of fluoridation in the West Midlands in the UK on promoting better dental health.
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Report from American Council on Science and Health (ACSH), a public health watchdog group.
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Environmental Research Foundation - Rachel's Weekly
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An international coalition to end water fluoridation and alert people to fluoride's environmental and health risks.
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A response to the American Dental Association's booklet, "Fluoridation Facts".
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A coalition of Australian antifluoride groups working to broaden the public's awareness of the effects of fluoride on public health.
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Provides news briefs from around the world regarding the use of fluoridation.
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Fluoride supplements are often prescribed in non-fluoridated areas. This article on a pediatrician's website says that's not such a good idea.
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Article generally reporting on one particular negative health effect of adding fluoride to water.
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Information on fluoride and how to diagnose and avoid fluorosis from the Fluorosis Research and Rural Development Foundation of India. Includes scientific bibliography.
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Article from Earth Island Institute Journal on fluoride and the environment.
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Basic and in depth information with e-petition, poll, links to fluoride-free products and activism information.
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Directory of links related to fluoride use, maintained by Dan Montgomery.
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U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services report about toxicity of fluoride included that to certain subsets of the population.
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Includes history and patent information on fluoride-containing products.
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Are the claimed benefits of ingesting fluoride over-rated and the risks to our health and eco-system under-reported?
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Links to many articles and documents about fluorides, fluoridation and symptoms of chronic fluoride poisoning. References are provided, with excerpts from the scientific literature.
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From the American Dental Association. Answer frequently asked questions about community water fluoridation, based on a summary of relevant published articles.
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Article in Reason Magazine.
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Provides details of conferences, and features current and archived issues of the quarterly journal.
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Discusses the growing widespread concern over the fluoride issue. Neurotoxic effects of fluoride and the related halogen elements.
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A group of dentists calling for an end to water fluoridation in Ireland. Includes links to more information.
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Information by Dr. Tim O'Shea, with links.
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Silicofluorides used to fluoridate drinking water are linked to antisocial behavior, according to Insight on the News.
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Journal article. Canadian Dental Association recommends no routine fluoride supplementation until permanent teeth erupt.
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Questions to ask legislators and dentists about fluoridation.
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The Massachusetts Coalition for Oral Health (MCOH) is an organization dedicated to improving the oral health of the residents of Massachusetts through the use of effective, community-based oral health education and preventive measures. MCOH seems to be organized to fluoridate Worcester, Massachusetts
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Working to stop the fluoridation of water. Resources and information. Links to many articles.
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Petition, links and information about the tragedy afflicting this town because of natural fluoride in the water supply.
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The March 2006 576 page report is the most comprehensive report on fluoride's scientifically-referenced adverse health effects. Can be read for free online
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A 1993 study examining fluoride exposure and risk of bone fracture, effects on organs and reproduction, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, metabolism, and related issues.
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Provides links to a number of fluoridation, consumer protection, public health, and public health dentistry websites.
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Learn how fluoridation began and why it may be unnecessary today, with links and news releases.
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Pro-fluoridation site states, "The evidence supporting the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of fluoridation of community water supplies comes from multiple sources covering 50 years of legitimate research published in peer reviewed journals, including both long term studies on large populations, recent confirmatory studies, and comprehensive literature reviews."
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Educates about the dangers of fluoride and mercury, and provides healthful alternate solutions.
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Links to documentation and information on fluoride issues in general and some specific to Redding, California.
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Report of a 1991 U.S. Public Health Service evaluation of fluoride in the diet and in drinking water.
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Organized to stop fluoridation in Utah.
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Video, flyer and information concerning the fluoridation of Southern California.
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Asserts that questions about the safety of the cavity-fighting chemical aren't just for conspiracists any more.
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A Washington State based group lobbying against fluoridation in Skagit County and is recognized by the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission as the official site for the Skagit Clean Water Political Action Committee
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Links to articles and websites generally opposing consumption of fluoride.
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Non profit company pledged to fight fluoridation of drinking water supplies. Information and resources on the evidence of harm from fluoridation.
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Fluoride started out as an unwanted contaminant. Examines how it was made beneficial, from the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
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Consumers Union of United States analysis of how tactical errors in efforts to encourage Americans to drink fluoridated water.
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Surgeon General explains that tooth decay is still a major US problem in poor and minority populations and suggests ways to improve the situation.
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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Fluoride Database of Selected Beverages and Foods
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Group opposes water fluoridation
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Second Look, a national non-profit concerned with the science and politics of controversial public policy issues, focuses on fluoridation and the science of fluoride. Second Look takes an educational approach and is building an online reference library with links to all sides of the issue.
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Article by Sheila L.M. Gibson arguing that water fluoridation causes a variety of health problems, with references.
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Provides news, information and resources on opposition to fluoridation.
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George Glasser reports on test results in the Konformist.
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Offers an explanation of why the group opposes drinking water fluoridation.
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Subtitle: "Don't Let the Poisonmongers Scare You!" Discusses many arguments against fluoridation and how those tend to be invalid or incorrect.
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Fluoride toxicity symptoms and antidotes intended for professionals, but has value to patients as well.