Fluoride has long been used as a dental health tool as a means of preventing cavities and fighting tooth decay — but now a new meta-analysis suggests it could have “detrimental effects” on the health ...

Fluoride, long recognised as a cornerstone of caries prevention, exerts a spectrum of biochemical and ecological effects on the oral microbiome. By inhibiting key glycolytic enzymes and impairing ...

Fluoride is back in the news, after incoming US "health czar" Robert F. Kennedy Jr called for its removal from drinking water. At the same time, the Australian Medical Association (Queensland) ...

Fluoride is a ubiquitous trace element encountered through drinking water, diet, air and certain industrial processes. At low concentrations it contributes to enamel strengthening and normal bone ...

There have been a lot of questions about fluoride since the Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy called for it to be removed from the water supply. But is fluoride actually good or ...

Is fluoride toothpaste bad for you? It's a question that sparks a lot of debate and confusion. On one hand, fluoride is celebrated as a hero in the fight against cavities; on the other, it's sometimes ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

The Food and Drug Administration has initiated the process of banning oral fluoride supplements for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends these tablets and lozenges for ...

As a biologic and naturopathic dentist with more than 20 years of experience, the difference between fluoride applied topically to teeth versus systemic water fluoridation is substantial. Topical ...

The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it is seeking to remove prescription fluoride for children from the market, escalating the Trump administration’s campaign against the cavity-fighting ...

Anisa Khalifa: When most Americans turn on their faucets, out comes water that contains a very small amount of fluoride. The naturally-occurring mineral has been added to the water supply in many ...