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Physicians voice opposition to fluoride in Portland

by KGW.com Staff

Posted on April 18, 2013 at 3:28 PM

Updated yesterday at 6:24 PM

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PORTLAND - Just a couple weeks before voters decide whether to add fluoride to Portland's water, dozens of medical professionals gathered at City Hall Thursday to voice their opposition.

Earlier this month, the debate drew a huge crowd to a Northeast Portland community center.

“As a mother and as a PT, I would like to point out that these fluoridation chemicals are not minerals, they're not even pharmaceutical grade fluoride,” physical therapist Kellie Barnes said.

Fluoridation advocates say they favor the measure, citing children’s dental health.

“The money spent fluoridating Portland's water supply will not help kids who need dental care the most and would be much better spent on preventive programs in under-served areas," dentist Dr. Jay Levy said. "The CDC has stated its benefit comes from brushing it on the teeth or rinsing it, not swallowing."........