Florida is on the verge of banning fluoride in public drinking water systems, a move that has sparked concern among dentists and public health officials. The decision contradicts decades of scientific evidence supporting water fluoridation as a safe and effective method for preventing cavities.
On Tuesday, Florida lawmakers finalized a bill that would remove the requirement for fluoride in public water supplies. The bill now awaits the signature of Governor Ron DeSantis, whose administration has actively campaigned against community water fluoridation. The administration argues that high fluoride levels could negatively impact children's cognitive development.
