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	Help Support FAN's Work: Give a Tax-Deductible Donation Today! TAKE ACTION! Sign the Online Message to Congress ! STAY INFORMED! SIGN UP Today for FAN's Free Email Bulletins Overviews of Fluoride Concerns: Media Coverage 10 Facts about Fluoride 50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation The Absurdities of Fluoridation See more... FAN in the News Communities that rejected fluoridation since 1990 2006 NRC report: Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA's Standards Free to read or search online FREE BUMPER STICKER - Send us your address - NOW AVAILABLE in PAPERBACK! Read the reviews NEW: Order the DVD! GOT FLUOROSIS? Due to increased exposures to fluoride, millions of children in the U.S. are developing dental fluorosis (damage to tooth-forming cells). Click here to learn more... Online Videos Fluoride Warning for Infants (3 min) Dec 14, 2006, WSMV-TV interview with Joey Hensley, MD, and Tennessee state representative and Dan Stockin, health researcher Fluoride/Bone Cancer Link? (6.36 min) February 14, 2006. Boston-based FOX 25-TV interview with Dr. Chester Douglass, the Harvard University professor in charge of studies on osteosarcoma, on the possible coverup of fluoride's link to osteosarcoma in boys. At the same time Douglass received at least a million dollars for osteosarcoma research he was a paid consultant to Colgate. Also included are interviews with Ken Cook of the Environmental Working Group and Tony Valentine, father of 20-year old son who died from osteosarcoma. The Fluoride Deception (28.29 min) July 2004 FAN interview with Christopher Bryson, author of The Fluoride Deception, discusses the findings of his nearly 10-years of research for his book. Bryson opens with: “Fluoride science is corporate science, fluoride science is DDT science, it’s asbestos science, it's tobacco science, it’s a racket.” Bryson discusses some of the important individuals and institutions that have played a role in shaping public policy on the toxicity of fluoride and the purported safety of the controversial water fluoridation program. EPA Union Calls for Moratorium (9.07 min) June 29, 2000, testimony of Dr. William Hirzy, Vice President of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Headquarters Union, before the US Senate. A copy of Dr. Hirzy's written testimony available here. A Statement on Fluoride in Tap Water by Dr Bill Osmunson (5.18 min) 2008. Part of FAN's new series of "Professional Perspectives" on Fluoride. Dr. Bill Osmunson -- a general and cosmetic dentist -- explains why he is now concerned about fluoride and water fluoridation. Over 84,000 people have viewed this video. Canadian Forum on Water Fluoridation (22 min) March 2007. Canadian TV Health Discovery Channel. A forum on the risks/benefits of water fluoridation and fluoride - featuring Dr Euan Swan of the Canadian Dental Association, Dr. David Locker of the University of Toronto, and FAN's Dr Paul Connett. Don't Swallow Your Toothpaste (24 min) June 19, 1997. UK Channel 4 TV. Excellent interviews with: •Parents of 2 children with dental fluorosis born in fluoridated Bedsfordshire; •FAN’s Paul Connett, PhD; • Birmingham physician at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, the first UK city to fluoridate water; •Michael Lennon DDS, Chairman, British Fluoridation Society; •Phyllis Mullenix, PhD, lead author of 1997 rat study. Findings of adverse affects on the central nervous system that could affect IQ; • history on Crest’s first use of fluoride in toothpaste; •mother whose child developed severe dental fluorosis from toothpaste exposure; •Peter Mansfield, MD; • and more. Leading Dental Researcher Speaks Out (28 min) May 2000. FAN's interview with Dr Hardy Limeback, former President of the Canadian Association of Dental Research and current Head of Preventive Dentistry at the University of Toronto. Limeback, a former proponent of fluoridation, discusses why he changed his mind. Fluoride Dangers (7:30 min) August 1, 2005, Australian TV. Interviews with •individuals with fluoride sensitivity; •Dr Philip Robertson; •Jason Armfield, pro-fluroide researcher; •Professor Mark Diesendorf, one of Australia’s leading fluoridation fighters Fluoride Risks for Kidney Patients (see also YouTube version) (3:26 min) 2008. Part of FAN’s "Professional Perspectives" on the risks and benefits of fluoride. Interviews with •Kathy Thiessen, PhD; •Paul Connett, PhD; •Phyllis Mullenix, PhD, who stated that people with kidney disease have “been ignored, and we have actually put this population at greater risk by instituting policies such as fluoridation.” Fluoride Debate in Ireland Feb 15, 2007. Irish RTE Primetime TV. Ireland is the only country in Europe with a compulsory water fluoridation program, introduced in 1960. This program details some of the reasons why a growing number of dentists and environmentalists want Ireland to go "fluoride-free." Interviews with: • Robert Pocock, Stop Fluoridation Campaign, • Dr Brian O’Loughlin, Past president, Irish Dental Association, • Dr Jacinta Mc Loughlin, Irish Expert Body on Fluorides and Health, • John Gormley, TD, Green Party Chairman and Health Spokesperson Interview with Bob Carton on the Professional Statement - August 2007 Australian interview with Dr. Andrew Harms DDS
NEW: 23 published studies reporting an association of reduced IQ with high fluoride exposure. The water fluoride levels in these studies range from 0.88 - 9.4 ppm. November 20: Hampshire County Council (UK) votes against fluoride plan November 18: • Fluoride a health risk, doctors' group says • End water fluoridation, professor says November 13: • Test Valley Borough Council (UK) votes 26 to 10 against fluoridation November 4: 53 COMMUNITIES VOTE AGAINST FLUORIDATION! See statistics on the fluoridation referendums TAKE ACTION! Sign the Online Message to Congress! UPDATE: Over 16,400 signers to Online Petition November 20, 2008: 1,949 Professionals Call for an End to Water Fluoridation U.S. signers A-M and N-Z • International signers The signers include: • 284 PhD's (includes DSc, Doctor of Science) • 246 DC's (Doctor of Chiropractic) • 240 Nurses (RN, BSN, ARNP, APRN, LNC) • 241 MD's (includes MBBS) • 236 Dentists (DDS, DMD, BDS) • 101 ND's (Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine) • 52 Lawyers (JD, LLB, Avvocato) • 37 RDHs (Registered Dental Hygienist; also RDHAP and RDN [Registered Dental Nurse]) • 35 Acupuncturists (LAc - Licensed Acupuncturist, and, MAc -Master Acupuncturist) • 31 Pharmacists (Pharm.D, B. Pharm, DPh, RPH) • 21 DO's (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) • 14 Veterinarians (DMV, VMD, BVMS) See Professionals' Statement: PDF Version \| HTML Version If you are a professional, add your name to the Statement. Media Coverage on the release of the Professionals' Statement calling for an end to fluroidation and for Congressional hearings: ABC News (Washington DC) \| The Politico \| KHOU-TV (Houston) \| Calgary Herald \| Vancouver Sun \| CNS News \| Organic Consumers Association \| Fluoride Journal Editorial • Nov 2, 2008: Southampton, England: Fluoride – is it a crooked ballot? By Julian Lewis, Conservative MP for New Forest East. • Sept 2008: Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment opposes fluoridation • Oct 1, 2008: Are we poisoning our babies and children with fluoride? PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES: FAN's most recent videos! Brent Foster, Oregon Sierra Club (see also: Higher Quality Version) Dr. Vyvyan Howard, President, International Society of Doctors for the Environment (See also: Higher-Quality Version) • July 11, 2008: CDC's latest list of populations-by-state with fluoridated drinking water. • June 9, 2008: American Water Works Assoc. warned not to remove or destroy evidence for water fluoridation injury legal actions • June 3, 2008: Kidney Foundation admits: kidney patients should be notified of potential risk from fluoride and fluoridated drinking water • Feb 20, 2008: Scientific Consensus Statement on Environmental Agents Associated with Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Fluoride is identified as a chemical of "significant concern." The Statement is in pdf format and takes about a minute to download. It was released February 20, 2008 - see press release. • Fluoride: Top 10 Scientific Developments of 2007 • EWG: Major Infant Bottled Water Company Provides Misleading & False Information About Benefits of Fluoridated Water MEDIA: • Second Thoughts About Fluoride - Scientific American, January 2008 • Critics raise red flag over fluoride in tap water - - Toronto Globe & Mail, November 23, 2007 • Nov 8, 2007: Martin Sheen: Fluoridation "Hard to Swallow" • PENNSYLVANIA: Proposed mandatory fluoridation bill HB 1649 ISLE OF MAN: Nov. 20, 2007, debate between the Director of Fluoride Action Network and the Chair of the British Fluoridation Society • Did the National Kidney Foundation leave millions at risk by failing to warn about fluoride? VICTORY: Alaska's Capital City Votes a "Resounding" NO to Fluoridation Background: Pro-fluoride campaign nets $151,623 - Juneau Empire Keep Juneau's water fluoride-free - Juneau Empire Another doctor against fluoride in the water - Juneau Empire What I learned on the Fluoride Study Commission - Juneau Empire Fluoridation: Why Europe matters - Juneau Empire CALIFORNIA: Fluoride in Southern California Tap Water: Children are overexposed (also see EWG Press Release) August 13, 2007: CDC faces ethics charges for misleading the public on fluoride's risks The Ethics Complaint Press Release from the Lille Center, Inc. ALERT: Fluoride Warning Issued for Infants Water District Urged to Warn Parents of Infant Risk Mothering Magazine: New Fluoride Warning for Infants Formula, fluoride can discolor children's teeth American Dental Association's "e-gram alert" Fluoride & Babies Don't Mix, Say ADA Background re: Fluoride & Infants VIDEO: Fluoride: Friend or Foe? VIDEO: Study: Fluoride possibly harmful to infants VIDEO: Dental Experts: Too Much Fluoride Is Bad For Babies VIDEO: Parents Warned Against Fluoride in Water TAKE ACTION! Ask Wal-Mart to Stop Selling Fluoride Water to Infants VICTORIES! More Communities Throwing Out Fluoridation FLUORIDE/BONE CANCER: "Professor's Fluoride Scandal Stinks" FOX 25 Investigative Report (part 1) FOX 25 Investigative Report (part 2) Did Harvard Ethics Investigation Break the Rules? Dr. Samuel Epstein's letter in Harvard Crimson FAN's Statement on Harvard Investigation Harvard Grads Criticize University's Investigation MEDIA: Boston Herald \| WebMD \| Metro West Daily \| Harvard Crimson \| FOX 25 Report \| Associated Press \| Wall Street Journal \| Online Lawyer Source \| Washington Post \| MSNBC NRC REPORT: Safe Drinking Water Standards for Fluoride "Should be Lowered" READ IT FREE ONLINE AND/OR BUY IT FAN: Press Release \| Excerpts from Report \| Relevance to Fluoridation MEDIA: Portland Tribune \| Wall Street Journal \| Chemical & Engineering News \| Science \| USA Today \| Metro West Daily News \| HealthDay \| LA Times \| NY Times \| ABC News MEDIA: FAN Conference Featured in American Chemical Society magazine - Chemical & Engineering News, September 4, 2006 Background on 2nd Citizens' Conference on Fluoride FAN's Interview witih Dr. Kathleen Thiessen PROTECTING OUR FOOD: The Campaign Against Sulfuryl Fluoride EXCLUSIVE: Water Fluoridation "Obsolete" According to Nobel Prize Scientist Did you know? flouride * Almost all of western Europe has rejected water fluoridation. * Fluoride's primary 'benefits' are topical, not systemic. There is no need to swallow fluoride. * Children are receiving too much fluoride today. There is a need to reduce, not increase, current exposures. * A growing body of evidence indicates that water fluoridation is ineffective and unnecessary. * The fluoride chemical added to water is an unprocessed, industrial waste-product from the pollution scrubbers of the phosphate fertilizer industry. * Just as fluoride can damage cells in developing teeth, fluoride can damage cells in other organs as well. * Two-thirds of US communities, when given the chance to vote, have voted against fluoridation. Over 70 US communities have rejected water fluoridation since 1999. EPA Fluoride Documents flouride, fluoridation, flouride, flouridation, flouride,

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