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Task force formed to study Fairbanks fluoridation
by Jeff Richardson / jrichardson@newsminer.com
FAIRBANKS — The city of Fairbanks has been putting fluoride in the public water supply for 50 years. Starting Thursday, a task force will meet to evaluate whether that policy has been a good one.
In recent years, critics of the practice frequently have come before the City Council to question the long-term health effects of drinking fluoride-spiked water. Supporters said it’s a proven, time-tested way to combat tooth decay.
Councilman Jerry Cleworth said city leaders aren’t sure who to believe. That uncertainty has led to the creation of a Fluoride Task Force — a group of six scientists and medical professionals who will evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of fluoridation. The group will host an organizational meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at City Hall council chambers.
by Jeff Richardson / jrichardson@newsminer.com
FAIRBANKS — The city of Fairbanks has been putting fluoride in the public water supply for 50 years. Starting Thursday, a task force will meet to evaluate whether that policy has been a good one.
In recent years, critics of the practice frequently have come before the City Council to question the long-term health effects of drinking fluoride-spiked water. Supporters said it’s a proven, time-tested way to combat tooth decay.
Councilman Jerry Cleworth said city leaders aren’t sure who to believe. That uncertainty has led to the creation of a Fluoride Task Force — a group of six scientists and medical professionals who will evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of fluoridation. The group will host an organizational meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at City Hall council chambers.
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