Fluoridated drinking water: what does the science say?

By Greg Davis

Published March 5, 2024 at 11:25 AM EST

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A recently introduced bill in the Kentucky General Assembly is putting the issue of fluoridated drinking water in the spotlight once again with some opponents calling it 'forced medication.' Dr. Emily Winfrey, associate dean of academic and student affairs at UK Dentistry, says that conclusion is not based in science. She talks with Dr. Greg about the 70 plus years of evidence to the contrary.

Here's a recent story about the bill making its way through the legislature:

https://cidev.uky.edu/kentuckyhealthnews/2024/02/12/kentucky-water-plants-would-no-longer-have-to-add-tooth-protecting-fluoride-to-water-under-bill-approved-by-a-committee/

Here is a link to the study that Dr. Winfrey cites in this interview:

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/poph/hi-poph-surv-phids-drinking-water-fluoridation.pdf

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Dr. Greg Davis is a forensic pathologist with UK HealthCare. Every week, Davis speaks with local health providers, professionals, and researchers on Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine.

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