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Amid Rise of RFK Jr., Officials Waver on Drinking Water Fluoridation — Even in the State Where It Started

Fluoridation has long been heralded as a public health triumph, but skeptics increasingly hold sway in government.

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March 26, 2025 Dentistry / Prevention / Teeth

Going to the dentist is expensive. Here are 3 things you can do to protect your oral health – and 3 things to avoid

Most oral and dental diseases are preventable, if you take care of your teeth and mouth. In-between visits to the dentist, here’s what you can do to avoid preventable issues – and blow-out dental costs.

February 28, 2022 Dentistry / Dentists / Gum Disease / Teeth

How to brush your teeth properly, according to a dentist

Most of us brush our teeth on autopilot. So let’s stop and ask: are you doing it properly? For a full two minutes? Do you use the correct type of brush and toothpaste? Did you know you’re supposed to spit, not rinse after brushing?

December 13, 2021 Dentistry / Medicare / Seniors

West Virginia Sen. Manchin Takes the Teeth Out of Democrats’ Plan for Seniors’ Dental Care

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia opposes adding dental and other benefits for Medicare beneficiaries. He says it cost the federal government too much.

April 20, 2021 Cancer / Coronavirus / Dentistry / Prevention

From Rotten Teeth to Advanced Cancer, Patients Feel the Effects of Treatment Delays

Health providers are starting to see the consequences of a year of pandemic-delayed preventive and emergency care.

November 7, 2019 Brain and Nervous System / Child Health / Dentistry

Does water fluoridation really damage your children’s IQ?

A study showed that community water fluoridation was associated with lower IQ scores in young children. Opponents say that confirms the dangers of fluoride.

September 3, 2019 Dentistry / Health Costs

How To Get Bargain Dentistry And A Vacation To Boot

Facing the prospect of a pricey dental procedure in Maryland, writer Mike Salmon looked outside the country — and landed on getting five crowns in Costa Rica.

December 18, 2018 Dentistry / Dentists / Hepatitis / HIV/AIDS / Public Health

Burien dental clinic closed over infection control concerns

Patients who received dental services from Burien’s George M. Davis Dental Clinic should to consider being tested for hepatitis B, C, and HIV — officials say