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Florida state lawmakers have approved a bill to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water, a move that public health experts say could harm dental health across this US state, reports HealthDay.
The bill now heads to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for approval. DeSantis has criticized fluoridation in the past, calling it “forced medication.” The aim of fluoridation is to prevent tooth decay, especially in kids.
If signed, the law would make Florida the second US state to ban water fluoridation. A ban in Utah is set to begin on May 7, The Washington Post reported.
The fluoride ban is part of a larger farm bill and would prevent local governments from using any additives in drinking water, even if they are necessary to improve quality or meet safety standards.
A group representing dentists sharply criticized the move.
“Water fluoridation has been researched for more than 80 years, and overwhelming, credible scientific evidence consistently indicates that fluoridation of community water supplies is safe and effective at preventing and repairing tooth decay,” Jeff Ottley, president of the Florida Dental Association, said in a statement.