USA Health panel backs fluoridation in Martin

By JAMES KIRLEY jim.kirley@scripps.com December 15, 2006STUART — A committee of local public health advocates Thursday repeated its support for adding fluoride to Martin County's drinking water after hearing dentists say the practice is a safe way to prevent tooth decay. Opponents say it amounts to slow poisoning.
The Martin County Health Coordinating Council unanimously voted to recommend that county commissioners continue plans to add therapeutic amounts of fluoride to county water beginning in early 2007.

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