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This article reviews the findings of a recent study by Drs. Bill Osmunson and Griffin Cole, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic cost, benefits, and risks associated with Community Water Fluoridation (CWF).
The National Toxicology Program (NTP) released a long overdue systematic review of fluoride's neurotoxicity with the conclusion that prenatal and early life fluoride exposures can reduce IQ.
Risk Factor #1: Chemical Profile of Fluoride Fluoride is chemically synthesized for use in artificial water fluoridation, dental products, and other manufactured items. Other than its natural existence in minerals, fluoride is also chemically synthesized for use in artificial water fluoridation, dental products, and other manufactured items. Fluoride is not essential for human growth and development. In fact, fluoride has been identified as one of 12 industrial chemicals known to cause developmental neurotoxicity in humans. Risk Factor #2: Potential Health Effects Linked [...]
There are many reasons to oppose water fluoridation, including safety concerns and health risks. Reason #1 to Oppose Water Fluoridation: Fluoridation is a violation of the individual’s right to informed consent to medication. Within a community water supply, fluoride is being added to the water of everyone, even if some people do not want it and still others do not even know about the fluoride being added to the water or about its health risks. Informed consumer consent is needed for water fluoridation, especially because of the alarming lack of safety for this [...]
On August 20, 2007, the Water Quality and Operations Committee of the Metropolitan Water District of Los Angeles held a public commentary meeting. They had decided back in 2003 to fluoridate the water for the 18 million people in their supply area, but had yet to implement that decision. One of the people who commented was Kathleen A Thiessen, PhD, of the SENES Oak Ridge, Inc., Center for Risk Analysis. In her five minute presentation, she cogently and succinctly showed how water consumption varies tremendously, making it impossible to control the delivered dose of fluoride in the population. Fluoridation unavoidably produces overdoses [...]
In IAOMT's ongoing examination of the toxicological data on fluoride, the Academy has made several preliminary determinations over the last 18 years, each concluding that fluoride added to the public water supply, or prescribed as controlled-dose supplements, delivers no discernible health benefit, and causes a higher incidence of adverse health effects. View Article: IAOMT Position on Fluoridation
A recent federal court ruling has confirmed the current fluoride levels in U.S. drinking water, endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), poses an unreasonable risk of reduced IQ in children. The ruling underscores the need for immediate regulatory action to ban water fluoridation, as it challenges decades of government promotion of fluoridated water as safe and beneficial.
The National Toxicology Program’s (NTP) recent report on fluoride neurotoxicity, provides compelling scientific evidence that fluoride exposure is consistently associated with lower IQ in children. This authoritative report validates longstanding concerns about the dangers of fluoride and highlights the necessity for immediate policy changes to protect public health according to The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT).
Ten significant studies have explored the adverse effects of fluoride, bringing attention to the precautionary principle in public health policy. This article delves into these findings, contrasts them with responses from the American Dental Association (ADA), and discusses the challenges in changing public health policies due to vested interests.
Recent findings from two significant studies have reignited the fluoride debate, suggesting that the dental benefits of fluoridated water are minimal at best.
Dr. Cole has been practicing mercury-safe, biological dentistry since 1993. Author of the Ozone Protocol Scientific Review and Fluoridation Brochure for the IAOMT, Dr. Cole has been actively involved with the Academy for over two decades as the Conference Committee Chairman, and Fundamentals Director, and has obtained his Mastership.He acquired board certification in Naturopathic Medicine and Integrative Biological Dental Medicine in 2010 from the School of Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine.Dr. Cole provided comprehensive dental/systemic care for his patients in Austin, Texas.-
Dr. Cole has been practicing mercury-safe, biological dentistry since 1993. Author of the Ozone Protocol Scientific Review and Fluoridation Brochure for the IAOMT, Dr. Cole has been actively involved with the Academy for over two decades as the Conference Committee Chairman, and Fundamentals Director, and has obtained his Mastership.He acquired board certification in Naturopathic Medicine and Integrative Biological Dental Medicine in 2010 from the School of Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine.Dr. Cole provided comprehensive dental/systemic care for his patients in Austin, Texas.-
IAOMT Oral Comments for NTP BSC Hello, I am Dr. Jack Kall, a practicing dentist for 46 years. I am the Executive Chair of the Board of Directors of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, or IAOMT. We are a non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our 1500 members are dentists, physicians and researchers who investigate and communicate safe, science-based treatments to promote whole body health. Our motto is “Show Me The Science”. Much of our Academy’s focus has been on the toxicology of materials used in dentistry. We are the largest organization devoted to this. We [...]
History of Water Fluoridation Health Claims In 1952, the United States public health service division of dental public health produced a video extolling the virtues of water fluoridation. It stated: "Dentists in many cities are helping to bring the benefits of fluoridation to children. Now our children can have better health through fluoridated water." But after 78 years of being told that fluoride in our water supply is a health benefit for us, science has proven that is not true. Unfortunately, it’s the opposite - fluoride in our water supply actually [...]
The IAOMT has a number of helpful resources about fluoride. These include the following: IAOMT POSITION PAPER AGAINST THE USE OF FLUORIDE Fluoride Facts: This connects to all of our webpages about fluoride Fact Sheet on Fluoride Exposure and Human Health Risks Fact Sheet on Fluoride and the Environment Think Twice about Fluoride: Recognizing the Lack of Safety for this Chemical IAOMT Comprehensive Review on Artificial Water Fluoridation IAOMT Comprehensive Review on Fluoride in Dental Products IAOMT Comprehensive Review on Fluoride in Drugs (including Supplements) Fluoride Toxicity: Overview and Examples Avoid Fluoride Now: Four Easy Steps to Become Fluoride-Free Summary [...]
The IAOMT’s position paper against fluoride use includes over 200 citations and offers detailed scientific research about the potential health risks related to fluoride exposure. Click here for the full version of this document, complete with scientific references Originally Released on September 22, 2017 Compiled, Developed, Written, and Released by David Kennedy, DDS, MIAOMT Teresa Franklin, PhD John Kall, DMD, FAGD, MIAOMT Griffin Cole, DDS, NMD, MIAOMT Approved by the IAOMT Science Committee on May 23, 2024 Approved by the IAOMT Board of Directors on June 25, 2024 [...]
Some doctors recommend that patients avoid fluoride as a means of improving health. Sources of human exposure to fluoride have drastically increased since community water fluoridation began in the U.S. in the 1940’s. The IAOMT has explained that given the current levels of exposure, policies should reduce and work toward eliminating avoidable sources of fluoride, including water fluoridation, fluoride-containing dental materials, and other fluoridated products, as means to promote dental and overall health. Consumers might wish to limit or avoid fluoride exposures as a means of protecting their health. Exposure to fluoride is [...]
Fluoride is hazardous and can cause toxicity. The sources of human exposure to fluoride have drastically increased since community water fluoridation began in the U.S. in the 1940’s, and this means that the potential for cases of fluoride toxicity is also increasing. In addition to water, sources of fluoride now include food, air, soil, pesticides, fertilizers, dental products used at home and in the dental office (some of which are implanted in the human body), pharmaceutical drugs, cookware, clothing, carpeting, and an array of other consumer items used on a regular basis. Click here to see [...]
The IAOMT warns that fluoride is a dangerous chemical. Fluoride is not essential for human growth and development. In regard to fluoride dangers, it has been identified as one of 12 industrial chemicals known to cause developmental neurotoxicity in humans. Sources of human exposure to fluoride now include water, food, air, soil, pesticides, fertilizers, dental products used at home and in the dental office (some of which are implanted in the human body), and an array of other consumer items used on a regular basis. Click here to see a detailed [...]
Concerns have been raised about fluoride’s lack of safety and efficacy. Sources of human exposure to the chemical fluoride have drastically increased since community water fluoridation began in the U.S. in the 1940’s. In addition to water, these sources now include food, air, soil, pesticides, fertilizers, dental products used at home and in the dental office, pharmaceutical drugs, cookware (non-stick Teflon), clothing, carpeting, and an array of other consumer items used on a regular basis. Click here to see a detailed list of sources of fluoride exposure. Exposure to fluoride is suspected of impacting every part [...]
