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Health Secretary Backs Fluoride Ban Despite Dental Risks

6/27/2025

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admits that eliminating fluoride from water may increase cavities, especially among low-income families, yet he still backs the initiative. The American Dental Association raises alarms, stating that a ban would jeopardize dental health and inflate costs for families, undermining the very public health benefits it aims to promote.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admits that eliminating fluoride from water may increase cavities, especially among low-income families, yet he still backs the initiative. The American Dental Association raises alarms, stating that a ban would jeopardize dental health and inflate costs for families, undermining the very public health benefits it aims to promote.