fluoridation

Two Opposing Views on Fluoridating Portland's Drinking Water

The first commentary, by Rick North, encourages voters to defeat the ballot measure because of health concerns, lack of effectiveness and higher costs, while the second commentary, by Claudia Colen and Dr. Teran Colen insists the science is clear that fluoride doesn't have any negative health or environmental impacts and is a safe and effective option.
OPINION – APRIL 19, 2013 --On May 3, ballots will be sent to all Portland voters asking them to vote on fluoridation. The last day to vote will be May 21. Read More >>

Fluoridation: Nature Thought of it First

Over 3,000 studies have demonstrated that fluoridation is safe, effective, and socially equitable, according to the author
OPINION – November 28, 2012 -- I have been a general dentist for 36 years, graduating from Northwestern University Dental School in the fluoridated city of Chicago. I practiced in Chicago for 4 years before moving to Portland in 1980. I retired from my clinical practice at the end of 2008 and now devote my time volunteering my dental skills to low-income children and adults. Read More >>

Portland’s Fluoridation Opponents Could Learn a Lot from Fairbanks

The author cites a web site that shows which cities have stopped fluoridating their water since 1990
OPINION – November 20, 2012 -- Like it or not, fluoridation is all mixed up in politics. I don’t like it at all, but I don’t always get what I want, as evidenced by Stanford beating the Ducks last Saturday. Read More >>

Fluoridation Referendum Leaves Decision in Voters' Hands

While the signatures are still being counted, most analysts expect the fluoridation battle ultimately will be decided by Portland voters
OPINION – October 17, 2012 -- There is one main benefit of Clean Water Portland's successful signature-gathering campaign to qualify for a city-wide referendum vote on fluoridation: It allows time for citizens to make an informed decision. Read More >>

Fluoridation Lessons from Aspen Colorado and Dublin, Ireland

The author encourages the Portland City Council to consider his concerns before taking a vote to fluoridate its water
OPINION – September 4, 2012 -- While part-time Aspen resident Lance Armstrong insists that nobody needs to cry for him over being busted for illegal drugs, spare a tear for fellow Aspenites who still have illegal drugs in their drinking water courtesy of their indolent councilors! For according to the US Food and Drug Administration, the fluorides added to their drinking water have since 1993 been ‘unapproved new drugs’ yet Aspen’s councilors decided last March that because they had discussed the issue long enough they decided to do nothing. Read More >>

Fluoridation: A Statement in Favor

Author says that artificial fluoridation is inexpensive, has no demonstrated risk, and offers considerable financial, medical, and dental benefits.
OPINION – August 27, 2012 -- My personal experience with fluoridation began by growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, an area with naturally high fluoride. I noticed two consequences. First, my teeth and those of the kids I grew up with now have very few cavities. Second, almost all of us vote Republican. Both might be coincidental, however. Read More >>

Portland City Council Schedules September 12 Vote on Fluoridating the Water

Anti-fluoridation activists gather signatures and question fluoridation campaign
August 24, 2012 -- Comedian George Carlin once joked that everybody complains about their local tap water, and nobody brags about it. Not so in Portland. “Portlanders pride themselves on having some of the best drinking water in the world,” said Kim Kaminski, executive director of Oregonians for Safe Drinking Water, a Portland-based nonprofit that opposes adding fluoride to municipal water supplies throughout the state. Read More >>

The Battle over Portland’s Water

Author concludes that there’s no consensus that fluoridation is safe for human health
OPINION – August 22, 2012 -- For months, there has been a behind-the-scenes, coordinated effort to fluoridate Portland’s water. It only came to light when the Oregonian broke the story August 10th that commissioner Randy Leonard was going to lead the effort. Since then, Nick Fish and Mayor Sam Adams have come out in favor of it, which points to at least a 3-2 vote in the Portland City Council to approve it. There have been reports a vote could be coming quickly, as early as the first or second week in September, but nothing is confirmed yet. Read More >>

Philomath Citizens Vote to Resume Public Water Fluoridation

March 13 2012 -- The residents of Philomath voted in favor of water fluoridation this week, reversing a prior decision made last May from their city council to end fluoridation after over 30 years. Their vote ensures that their community will once again have all the health benefits of fluoridated water. Dismissing un-scientific arguments against fluoride, this election recognizes over 60 years of research that supports the safety and effectiveness of fluoridation as the best public health solution for protecting every citizen’s dental health. Read More >>

Philomath Voters Approve Fluoride Measure

March 14, 2012 -- Two doctors who worked to add fluoride to Philomath’s water three decades ago on Tuesday saw voters approve putting it back. Read More >>
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