MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'fluoridation'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:39:04 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691628&cid=t_156778_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Ffluoridated-water-under-serious-scrutiny%2F You walk into a health food store and find a flyer that warns of the hazards fluoridated water. What’s this all about? Fluoride is in half of the public water in the US. It is accepted by some, including the government, that fluoride deters tooth decay, thus it is good for public health. However, a study published in 2006 in the Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice provided these facts: Fluoride does not have to be delivered in the water supply Fluoride does not have to be ingested to protect teeth Caries has declined at the same rate in countries with/without fluoridated water The public receives fluoride from sources other than public water supply Studies show that fluoride can cause a list of adverse side effects What You Should Know Fluorine, the ionic form of fluoride, is use... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691628 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:39:13 +0100 2691628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645421&cid=t_156778_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Ffluoride-poll%2F We just published a new poll and would like to know where you fall on the fluoride debate that has been getting louder for several years now. If you’re unaware that this issue is even being debated, or want more information with regards to both sides’ arguments, check out their respective websites below. Pro-Fluoride: Ada.org Anti-Fluoride: Fluoridedebate.com Here’s the poll Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. (Source: Dental Heroes) Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645421 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:01:08 +0100 2645421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2160440&cid=t_156778_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F532274067%2Fwater-fluoridation-in-burlington.html Greetings all.Tonight, here in Burlington, VT the water fluoridation issue took the main stage at the first televised mayoral debate. For several minutes the mayoral candidates responded to a question asked by SwabVT.org co-founder, Geoff Golder.The Question:"The American Dental Association recommends that children under the age of twelve months not consume fluoridated drinking water, and both the State Department of Health and the Burlington Board of Health concur with this stance. The Burlington Board of Health recently recommended to the City Council that the city take a precautionary stance towards community water fluoridation by discontinuing the practice. What would you do to ensure safe drinking water for the children of Burlington, considering that our city's water is fluoridated?... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2160440 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:24:36 +0100 2160440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1971065&cid=t_156778_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2F343140762%2F New Series: Site of the Week If you’ve been following the Dental Heroes blog for a while now, you’ve probably noticed my freestyle approach to topic selection. Up to this point, I’ve been writing about anything related to dental care that’s on my mind at the time - with little direction. To be honest, I hate that I haven’t been more organized with my articles-writing. Unfortunately, this will only become more important as this blog continues to grow. So, what am I going to do about it? Well, I’ve decided to begin writing a series each day of the week, with the next part in the series falling on the corresponding day each following week. For example, Tuesdays are going to be “Site of the week” days. Each Tuesday hereafter will also be “Site of the week” days. This way, y... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1971065 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:56:21 +0100 1971065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1593730&cid=t_156778_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F07%2Fnorth-west-fluoridation-evaluation-group%2F The North West Fluoridation Evaluation Group (hosted by ALW PCT) has drafted a Paper to the North West PCT Chief Executives Meeting – June 2008 on behalf of all 24 PCTs in the north west.  PCTs in the north west in the coming months will be considering whether to ask the North West Strategic Health Authority to explore the possibility of fluoridation, and the report provides information to help PCTs make this decision.  The decision PCTs need to make is not a decision to put fluoride in the water, nor is it a decision to request a consultation.  It is a decision to ask the SHA to explore the possibility of fluoridation. The report identifies 4 possible fluoridation schemes, but these are only included as examples so demonstrate how any future Scheme needs to reflect water flows, water... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1593730 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:22:50 +0100 1593730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1032880&cid=t_156778_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F11%2F13%2Fpublic-health-ethical-issues%2F ‘Public Health: Ethical Issues’ from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics (Executive summary, One page summary, Short Guide) considers the responsibilities of government, industry, individuals and others in promoting the health of everyone. It concludes that the state has a particular duty to help people lead a healthy life and to reduce inequalities. The Council propose a ‘stewardship model’, to achieve this.  Consideration of the acceptability of different public health measures, and the responsibilities of industries that promote products that affect our health are undertaken by the report. Recommendations for policy are made in four areas: Infectious disease Obesity Alcohol and tobacco Fluoridation of water The media have picked up on the report here. (Source: Fad... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1032880 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:25:23 +0100 1032880