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Fluoridation Resources
Fluoride Research Resources
- Childhood Fluoride Exposure and Cognition Across the Life Course - Science Advances
- ADA Submitted Comments to FDA on Fluoride Supplements - American Dental Association
- ADA Effectiveness of Fluoride Supplements in Preventing Tooth Decay - American Dental Association
- ADA Fluoride Supplement Prescribing Trends Among Dentists - American Dental Association
- ADA Potential Health Effects of Fluoride on Neurodevelopment and Cognition - American Dental Association
- ADA Potential Health Effects of Fluoride on the Gut Microbiome - American Dental Association
- ADA Potential Health Effects of Fluoride on Thyroid Function - American Dental Association
- ADA Other Fluoride Health Risk Claims - American Dental Association
Additional Fluoride Information
- Statement Regarding the Cochrane Review - American Dental Association - 10/4/24
- News Article Regarding the Cochrane Review - American Dental Association - 10/4/24
- Statement Regarding the EPA Ruling - American Dental Association - 9/25/24
- News Article Regarding the EPA Ruling - American Dental Association - 9/26/24
In The News Resources
- Water Fluoridation FAQs - American Dental Association
- Iowa Fluoride Ban Bill Awaits Action as Dentists Warn of Rising Tooth Decay - Iowa's News Now - 3/4/26
- Iowa House Republicans Push to Ban Fluoride in Public Drinking Water - Who 13 Des Moines - 2/18/26
- ADA Backs Independent Fluoride Review at House Hearing - ADA News - 2/24/26
- ADA Urges EPA to Strengthen Scientific Rigor in Fluoride Health Assessment - ADA News - 2/26/26
- You Ask, We Answer: Is it Safe to Use Fluoridated Water to Reconstitute Infant Formula? - ADA News - 11/26/25
- New Studies Reaffirm Safety and Benefit of Community Water Fluoridation
- New research in Science Advances affirms that community water fluoridation is not associated with adverse effects on cognition. A major U.S.-based study by Warren et al., their supplementary findings, and Savitz’s commentary clearly show no cognitive harm overall and small benefits for adolescents concerning community water fluoridation.
- Statement from the ADA on FDA Action to Limit Fluoride Supplements for Children Three and Younger and Advises for High Risk of Caries in Older Children - American Dental Association - 10/31/25
- FDA Limits Fluoride Tablets for Children, Stopping Short of Ban - Washington Post - 10/31/25
- US FDA Warns Four Firms Over Unapproved Fluoride Drugs for Children - Reuters - 10/31/25
- Fluoride Ban Could Create Cavities For One of Every Three U.S. Kids - The Exponent - 6/2/25
- A Nationwide Fluoride Ban Would Increase Kids' Cavities by Millions, New Study Finds - NBC News - 5/30/25
- How Fluoride Helps to Prevent Tooth Decay - American Dental Association
- Facts, Resources, and Advocacy for Fluoridation as a Proven Way to Prevent Tooth Decay - American Dental Association
- Community Water Fluoridation at Recommended Levels Reduces Tooth Decay - American Dental Association - 1/6/25
- ADA Calls for EPA to Appeal on Fluoride - American Dental Association - 1/14/25
Free Fluoridation Facts E-Book
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