Florida is on track to become the second state to ban tap water fluoridation. The Legislature passed a bill that awaits the signature of Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has criticized public fluoridated water.

The practice of adding small amounts of fluoride to community water sources started in the U.S. in 1945 and — according to the CDC — since then has been a “cornerstone strategy for preventing cavities ...

For parents concerned about this change, dental experts recommend discussing alternative fluoride sources with healthcare ...

Juno, Ala., also saw a steep increase in childhood tooth decay after the city removed fluoride from its water in 2007. One ...

Florida is set to become the second state to ban the fluoridation of drinking water, joining a GOP trend of rolling back the ...

Florida state lawmakers have approved a bill to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water, a move that public health experts say could harm dental health across the state.

The Florida House voted to approve the measure, SB 700, sending the legislation to Gov. Ron DeSantis’s desk, and there are mixed reactions among those in the medical and dental fields.

Measles cases in the United States climbed to 939 in 29 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.

Texas AG opens investigation into toothpaste companies over fluoride exposure. But, dentists say it’s safe - Despite decades ...