Australia - Debate sought over fluoridation plans
Debate sought over fluoridation plans
Posted 4 hours 17 minutes ago
South Australian health authorities say they will meet people in Mount Gambier before the city's fluoridation plant begins operating.
A former president of the Australian Dental Association, Dr Andrew Harms, wants a public debate with the South Australian Government over plans to fluoridate Mount Gambier's water supply.
He says there are proven health risks associated with adding fluoride to drinking water.
David Cunliffe from SA Health says there are plenty of studies showing that fluoridation is safe and improves dental health.
"There is good Australian evidence that it reduces dental care needs and some of that has been led by Professor John Spencer from Adelaide and his team," he said.
"So there are publications that show that adding fluoride does improve dental health."
Posted 4 hours 17 minutes ago
South Australian health authorities say they will meet people in Mount Gambier before the city's fluoridation plant begins operating.
A former president of the Australian Dental Association, Dr Andrew Harms, wants a public debate with the South Australian Government over plans to fluoridate Mount Gambier's water supply.
He says there are proven health risks associated with adding fluoride to drinking water.
David Cunliffe from SA Health says there are plenty of studies showing that fluoridation is safe and improves dental health.
"There is good Australian evidence that it reduces dental care needs and some of that has been led by Professor John Spencer from Adelaide and his team," he said.
"So there are publications that show that adding fluoride does improve dental health."
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