EPA Fluoride Lawsuit According to a recent article from the American Dental Association, a federal judge has just denied the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to ban fluoride additives used in community water. The lawsuit…
Recently, a study published online claimed an association between higher prenatal fluoride exposure and subsequent lower IQ scores in children, and the American Dental Association (ADA) has responded. In the study, researchers looked at 299 pairs of moms and children…
Fluoride has been used in public water sources for decades in an attempt to improve the oral health of Americans, but in recent years has been surrounded by controversy. Arguments that the added mineral contributes to the development of autism,…
***UPDATED: January 10, 2015*** A federal judge has ruled that the 1.9 million children enrolled in the Florida Medicaid program for medical and dental care are not receiving the care that is required by federal law, according to a recent…
***UPDATED: January 14, 2014*** Fluoride has been the primary weapon in preventative dentistry’s battle against tooth decay for nearly five decades. While industry experts have long reported that the mineral helps reduce the risk of dental caries through the hardening…
***UPDATED: May 10, 2013*** The issue of fluoride, specifically of fluoridating public water sources, has been a hot topic in recent years. Despite nearly 50 years of research showing the oral health benefits of the mineral, controversy exists as to…
With Children’s Dental Health Month occurring last month, many recent stories in the dental care world have revolved around the rising rates of tooth decay in kids. Advice has been given about ensuring your children are brushing and flossing daily,…
If you suffer from chronic heartburn, new research indicates that you should not only be concerned about your esophagus, but your teeth as well. The condition, gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, occurs when the acidic contents of the stomach escape…
Once again, it’s holiday time, but unlike Halloween, the time between Thanksgiving and New Years can be a month long celebration for many Americans. Pies, cakes, cookies and chocolates are everywhere you turn from family gatherings to office parties. It’s…
Dr. Sanchez is going to be on national TV tomorrow, Sept 7th, at 9:00 am EST on Telemundo’s TV Show “Levantate” talking about fluoride. Tune in! (Miami local Channel 51)
