Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Alison Young
Published February 7, 2007

Health officials are recommending that parents who feed formula to their babies consider using bottled water ‹ rather than tap ‹ when mixing it to prevent a dental condition that causes subtle white marks on developing teeth.

While emphasizing the significant benefits of fluoridated tap water in preventing cavities, new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Dental Association say parents need to be aware of how much fluoride babies and young children are exposed to.

“Since the beginning we knew there was a trade off between preventing tooth decay and enamel fluorosis,” said William Maas, director of CDC’s Division of Oral Health. (more…)

MLive.com, Jen Eyer
Published June 10, 2008

Will the city that became the first in the world to fluoridate its drinking water decide to discontinue use of the chemical?

Grand Rapids has been fluoridating its tap water since 1945, but now some city officials say they’re studying the question because of increased concerns over the potential long-term effects of exposure to what some consider a toxic chemical.

Corky Overmyer, the city’s director of sustainability, said officials are working with scientists at Grand Valley State University and other water quality specialists to determine whether to continue adding fluoride to the city’s water supply. (more…)

Folsom Telegraph
Published July 23, 2008

Over 1,750 professionals signed a statement urging Congress to stop water fluoridation until Congressional hearings are conducted. They cite new scientific evidence that fluoridation, long promoted to fight tooth decay, is ineffective and has serious health risks. See statement: http://www.fluorideaction.org/statement.august.2007.html (more…)

Health Canada Calls For Reduced Levels In Tap Water

Sarnia Observer, Jack Poirier
Published July 31, 2008

Municipal officials are once again being asked to wade into the fluoride controversy in light of a new Health Canada study calling for reduced levels of the cavity-fighter in drinking water.

Point Edward Mayor Dick Kirkland said he will ask that flouride be removed entirely from drinking water at the August committee meeting of the Lambton Area Water Supply System (LAWSS). (more…)