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The studies also found attention deficit disorders and lower IQ\u2019s in infants born to mothers who drank fluoridated water during pregnancy and in babies fed formulas mixed with fluoridated tap water.\n\nAlthough pro-fluoridationists have tried to downplay this report, even going so far as to erroneously claim that all the studies have been \u201cdebunked\u201d, the NTP has stated that they only reviewed high quality studies that carried out precise scientific methodologies with controls and accounted for all variables.\n\nAccording to the Fluoride Action Network, the lead plaintiff currently involved in a landmark fluoridation court case against the EPA, the NTP document is the most peer-reviewed and scientifically scrutinized NTP report in history. \n\nIt's disappointing that the release of this report, is being blocked by HHS and other government agencies who promote water fluoridation, and was only released after a court issued subpoena.\n\nInternal CDC emails discovered through Freedom Of Information Act Requests by FAN indicated that the publication of the final NTP report was blocked at the last second due to interference from the Assistant Health Secretary, Rachel Levine.\n\nOne email from the CDC\u2019s Oral Health Director from June 3rd, 2022 stated, \u201cASH Levine has put the report on hold until further notice.\u201d\n\nThe release of this report and its findings are a huge win for the health of all individuals unnecessarily exposed to fluoride and those who advocate against the dangerous practice of water fluoridation as it puts us one step closer to ending the use of forced medication in our drinking water.\n\nAnd for those wondering if they can prevent cavities without the risks of fluoride, don't forget, nothing beats good oral hygiene \u2013 floss and brush your teeth daily, eat a healthy diet that includes plenty of vegetables, good fats and ample protein and of course reduce sugar consumption.\n\nTo find a fluoride-free dentist and for more information go to IAOMT.org","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/W6GkKGfcAxs\/default.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/W6GkKGfcAxs\/mqdefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/W6GkKGfcAxs\/hqdefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/W6GkKGfcAxs\/sddefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/W6GkKGfcAxs\/maxresdefault.jpg"],"uploadDate":"2023-05-09T18:29:33+00:00","duration":"PT2M25S","embedUrl":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W6GkKGfcAxs","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCo87raXcBdqq8w-1U_SFq-Q#Organization","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCo87raXcBdqq8w-1U_SFq-Q","name":"IAOMT - International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology","description":"The IAOMT are the leaders in science-based biological dentistry. 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