So I went to one of Dr Paul Connett’s talks on fluoridation. He is a great public speaker, so I can see why people idolise him. It didn't surprise me that Connett believes in some kind of conspiracy around the area of fluoridation. A couple of his talks that I know of had similar questions [...]
Scientists are dismissing claims that fluoride will be removed from New Zealand's water supplies within the next two years following a series of lectures by Dr. Paul Connett, executive director of the Fluoridation Action Network, that begin in Wellington tomorrow. Making Sense of Fluoride spokesperson, Dr. Ken Perrott said "Connett is substituting wishes for reality [...]
I just finished a little project of mine. I apologise for any offense in advance. http://HowDoesFluorideCauseCancer.com/ I'm personally tired of the repeated claims of fluoridated water causing cancer. If you find any scientific mistakes feel free to point them out, make sure to back up all evidence with peer-reviewed papers. This look into cancer is [...]
A while back I saw this post spreading around on a couple of Facebook anti-fluoride groups, and noticed people blatantly spreading this as fact when it’s really a bunch of misinformation. "YOU ARE BEING POISONED. I am pleased and sad to announce that my book, "Killing Us Softly: Causes and Consequences of the Global Depopulation [...]
Two ASA complaints have been ruled today. Both are complaints about pro-fluoride adverts, and both have, been judged as "No Grounds To Proceed". Bay of Plenty District Health Board Newspaper Advertisement: “Complainant, J. Burness, said: the Ministry of Health stated its survey was not designed as an in-depth water fluoridation study. The Complainant also said the [...]
Is theobromine better than fluoride? "An organic compound, theobromine, found in chocolate is better than fluoride at remineralising and hardening tooth enamel, according to a new study published in Caries Research. The study investigated the surface micro-hardness of enamel after artificial enamel lesions were treated with theobromine, fluoride or artificial saliva. While artificial saliva did [...]
I have made a list of peer-reviewed papers from this year that I've found. Conclusion - it is still an effective way to prevent dental caries. Fluoridation and dental caries severity in young children treated under general anaesthesia: an analysis of treatment records in a 10-year case series. http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/23550501 "Children with severe dental caries had statistically [...]
Two questions on community water fluoridation were asked to the candidates of the Dunedin City Council, and Mayor. Responses were solicited via both vote.co.nz, and by email. The questions were as follows: “Firstly, what is your position on community water fluoridation, specifically the safety, efficacy and ethical implications of community water fluoridation schemes? Secondly, what [...]
I see this image is doing the rounds, since it was posted on the I f* love science page. Funny thing is I saw this posted on some of the anti-fluoride groups. I could touch on all the points listed. "Willingness to change with new evidence" If you have seen some of the debating here, you [...]
You may have read that the The New Zealand Dental Association being appalled at the Hamilton billboards: http://www.voxy.co.nz/health/dental-association-appalled-anti-fluoride-billboards/5/166869 FANNZ has released this statement: "Informed, Courageous Dentists do indeed say “No” to Fluoridation Press Release Fluoride Action Network NZ fannz.org.nz Wellington, 7 September 2013 The NZ Dental Association is about to implement rules to stifle dissent [...]