Australia - Refusal to fluoridate south-east Qld water 'doesn't make sense'

Refusal to fluoridate south-east Qld water 'doesn't make sense'
Dentists are gnashing their teeth over the Beattie Government's refusal to fluoridate water in the state's south-east.
Last night Health Minister Stephen Robertson told the Australian Dental Association (ADA) that fluoride would not be added to drinking supplies until the state assumes control of the region's water assets in two years.
But ADA Queensland president Dr Martin Webb says the comments do not make sense as fluoridation is already Labor Party and State Government policy.
"The chief officer for Queensland Health, Dr Jeanette Young - she already has the allocation to introduce the water fluoridation equipment and, depending on the style of unit, it's not even that expensive," he said.
"It's essentially just a matter of turn up at the right spot in the water grid or water process and plug it in."

Long may they gnash