The Fluoride Education Project
Links to articles and websites generally opposing consumption of fluoride.
Central Coast Pure Water Association
Anti-Fluoridation Group from Central Coast NSW Australia
Fluorosis Research And Rural Development Foundation
Research and remedies for the endemic dental and skeletal fluorosis problems in India
Preventive Dental Health Association
Educates about the dangers of fluoride and mercury, and provides healthful alternate solutions.
Nat'l Academies Press: Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA's Standards
"Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA's Standards," by the Committee on Fluoride in Drinking Water, National Research Council (National Academies of Science) Indicates Environmental Protection Agency's current Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of fluoride in U.S. drinking water supplies is putting people at risk of bone and tooth damage. They advise lowering the MCL. 576 page report can be read online for free.
Fluoride Debate
A response to the American Dental Association's booklet, "Fluoridation Facts".
Fluorine, Fluorides and You
Pollution from fluorine compounds is a major environmental health problem.
The Cost of Fluoridation
Article by George Glasser - "Increasing Alzheimer's and primary brain tumors: The price of fluoridation?"
Your Child's Vulnerability to Environmental Toxicants
You and your children are exposed to more waterborne contaminants from bathing and showering than from drinking the water.
Fluoride - Journal of the International Society for Fluoride Research
Examines the biological and other effects of fluoride on animal, plant, and human life. Site contains tables of contents from selected journal issues, and instructions to authors.
Sodium Hexafluorosilicate and Fluorosilicic Acid: Review of Toxicological Literature
Water fluoride chemicals were never safety tested. This document is nominating silcofluorides, used by over 90% of US fluoridating communities, for health and safety testing for the first time. Prepared for Scott Masten, Ph.D. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences October 2001
National Academy Press - Health Effects of Ingested Fluoride
A 1993 study examining fluoride exposure and risk of bone fracture, effects on organs and reproduction, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, metabolism, and related issues.
Fluoride and Fluoridated Water's Link to Thyroid Disease
Article generally reporting on one particular negative health effect of adding fluoride to water.
Review of Fluoride: Benefits and Risks
Report of a 1991 U.S. Public Health Service evaluation of fluoride in the diet and in drinking water.
Fluoride News Tracker
Provides regularly updated news briefs from around the world regarding the use of fluoridation.
American Academy of Family Physicians - Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies
Policy statement covers benefits, risks, details of dietary supplementation, and provides many additional references for review.
ACSH - Time and the Anti-Fluoride Cause
Addresses and generally refutes the headline article in Time magazine from October 24, 2005. "An article in Time ... getting many things wrong, adds fuel to the fire."
ACSH - Fillings, Fluoride, and Fear
Article argues that the two most pervasive and dangerous controversies in dentistry involve false allegations against silver-amalgam fillings and fluoridation.
Fluoridation: A Triumph of Science Over Propaganda
Report from American Council on Science and Health (ACSH), a public health watchdog group.
Water Fluoridation in Pennsylvania
Provides news, information and resources on opposition to fluoridation.
ADA.org: Fluoride & Fluoridation
The ADA endorses the fluoridation of community water supplies and the use of fluoride-containing products as safe and effective measures for preventing tooth decay.
Fluorides and Fluoridation Facts
From the American Dental Association. Answer frequently asked questions about community water fluoridation, based on a summary of relevant published articles.
Dare To Think
Article by Darlene Sherrell asserting that the American Dental Association has colluded with industry to cover up the toxic properties of fluoride.
Australian Fluoridation News
Bi-monthly water fluoridation news from Australia. Includes translation into several languages
British Fluoridation Society
A group of concerned professionals working to see an improvement in the dental health of the UK population by the implementation of Government policy for water fluoridation. Provides extensive resources for further review.
Canadian Dietary Fluoride Supplement Protocol for the New Millennium
Euan Swan, B.Sc., DDS, DDPH Canadian Dental Association recommends no routine fluoride supplementation until permanent teeth erupt.
Fluoridation Facts
Facts on fluoridation from the California Dental Association.
Three Historical Case Studies: Fluoridation
Consumers Union of United States analysis of how tactical errors in efforts to encourage Americans to drink fluoridated water.
Adverse Health and Behavior from Silicoflourides Used to Fluoridate Public Water Supplies
A public service website addressing a major health issue by a Dartmouth university professor.
Fluoridation of Water in the West Midlands to Reduce Tooth Decay
Describes the impact of fluoridation in the West Midlands in the UK on promoting better dental health.
Fluoride Supplements
Fluoride supplements are often prescribed in non-fluoridated areas. This article on a pediatrician's website says that's not such a good idea. Books for sale, newsletter, forums, links.
Fluoride and the Phosphate connection
Article from Earth Island Institute Journal on fluoride and the environment.
eMedicine Online Text - Emergency Medicine
Fluoride toxicity symptoms and antidotes intended for professionals, but has value to patients as well.
It's Something in the Water
Silicofluorides used to fluoridate drinking water are linked to antisocial behavior, according to Insight on the News.
Fluoride: Protected Pollutant or Panacea?
Are the claimed benefits of ingesting fluoride over-rated and the risks to our health and eco-system under-reported?
National Center for Fluoridation
Provides links to a number of fluoridation, consumer protection, public health, and public health dentistry websites.
Fluoride-History
Includes history and patent information on fluoride-containing products.
Fluoride Action Network
An international coalition to end water fluoridation and alert people to fluoride's environmental and health risks.
Massachusetts Coalition for Oral Health
The Massachusetts Coalition for Oral Health (MCOH) is an organization dedicated to improving the oral health of the residents of Massachusetts through the use of effective, community-based oral health education and preventive measures. MCOH seems to be organized to fluoridate Worcester, Massachusetts
Fluoride in Bedfordshire, UK
Basic and in depth information with e-petition, poll, links to fluoride-free products and activism information.
North Coast Fluoride Information Network
Pro-fluoridation site states, "The evidence supporting the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of fluoridation of community water supplies comes from multiple sources covering 50 years of legitimate research published in peer reviewed journals, including both long term studies on large populations, recent confirmatory studies, and comprehensive literature reviews."
Gary Null's Introduction to Fluoridation
Links to many articles critical of fluoridation.
Redding Citizens for Safe Drinking Water
Links to documentation and information on fluoride issues in general and some specific to Redding, California.
Introduction to Fluoridation
Discusses the growing widespread concern over the fluoride issue. Neurotoxic effects of fluoride and the related halogen elements.
Lancashire Campaign Against Water Fluoridation
UK organization fighting water fluoridation with action items, information and links.
Benefits and Risks of Water Fluoridation by Ontario, Canada, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Review of fluoride research commissioned by Health Canada and the Health Ministry of Ontario.
Irish Dentists Opposing Fluoridation
A group of dentists calling for an end to water fluoridation in Ireland. Includes links to more information.
Fluoride Poisoning, A Puzzle with Hidden Pieces Phyllis J. Mullenix, PHD
Journal article describes fluoride's health effects
The Selling of Fluoridation in America
article by John R. Lee, M.D. "Americans' Health is Being Compromised for Industrial Profit"
Keepers of the Well
Questions to ask legislators and dentists about fluoridation.
Water treatment chemicals contribute to Arsenic levels in drinking water
George Glasser reports on test results in the Konformist.
Artificial Fluoridation Litigation
Highlights in North American Litigation during the twentieth century on artificial fluoridation of public water supplies.
Dental Fluorosis, A Case Study
From the faculty of medicine and dentistry, University of Western Ontario. Information on fluoride sources, fluorosis and its health implications.
Is Fluoride Really As Safe As You Are Told?
Dr. Mercola's website
USDA Fluoride Database of Foods & Beverages
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Fluoride Database of Selected Beverages and Foods
Nalgonda.org
Petition, links and information about the tragedy afflicting this town because of natural fluoride in the water supply.
The Story of Water Fluoridation
Fluoride started out as an unwanted contaminant. Examines how it was made beneficial, from the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
Mountain View California Citizens for Safe Drinking Water
Working to stop the fluoridation of water. Resources and information. Links to many articles.
Fluoridation of Public Water Systems: Valid Exercise of State Police Power or Constitutional Violation?
Article by Douglas A. Balog, in Pace Environmental Law Review, Summer 1997.
Science and Ethics of Water Fluoridation
Article published in the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association questions the ethics and safety of water fluoridation.
The National Pure Water Association (NPWA)
Non profit company pledged to fight fluoridation of drinking water supplies. Information and resources on the evidence of harm from fluoridation.
Why EPA Headquarters Union of Scientists Opposes Fluoridation
Offers an explanation of why the group opposes drinking water fluoridation.
New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation
Teaches how fluoridation began and why it may be unnecessary today, with links and news releases.
Water Fluoridation - Therapy or Fallacy?
Article by Sheila L.M. Gibson arguing that water fluoridation causes a variety of health problems, with references.
Why Fluoridation Is Important
Subtitle: "Don't Let the Poisonmongers Scare You!" Discusses many arguments against fluoridation and how those tend to be invalid or incorrect.
Fluoridation: Time For A Second Look?, May 10, 2001
Environmental Research Foundation - Rachel's Weekly
Impurifying our precious bodily fluids: Fear of fluoridation takes a left turn
Article in Reason Magazine.
Fluorides and Fluoridation
Argues that this is "the most flagrant scientific fraud of all time." Provides links to additional resources for review.
Stop Fluoridation USA
Links to many articles and documents about fluorides, fluoridation and symptoms of chronic fluoride poisoning. References are provided, with excerpts from the scientific literature showing escalating fluoride pollution and the adverse effects on human health and the environment.
Salon - Fear of Fluoride
Asserts that questions about the safety of the cavity-fighting chemical aren't just for conspiracists any more.
Water Fluoridation - Second Look
Second Look, a national non-profit concerned with the science and politics of controversial public policy issues, focuses on fluoridation and the science of fluoride. Second Look takes an educational approach and is building an online reference library with links to all sides of the issue.
Fluoride Issues
Information on the issues surrounding fluoridation.
Safe Drinking Water Coalition
Organized to stop fluoridation in Utah.
US Surgeon General's Oral Health Report
Surgeon General explains that tooth decay is still a major US problem in poor and minority populations and suggests ways to improve the situation.
Fluoridation Revisited
A The New American article by Dr. Murray N. Rothbard.
VOICE - The Fluoridation of Ireland
Group opposes water fluoridation
America - Overdosed on Fluoride
Information on fluoride as a hazardous waste product of the fertilizer industry with current news and links.
Fluoride, Hydrogen Fluoride and Fluorine
U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services report about toxicity of fluoride included that to certain subsets of the population.
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