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==Anti-Fluoridation Movement==

==Anti-Fluoridation Movement==

In 1978, Michigan became the first state to repeal mandatory fluoridation laws, leaving the decision to local jurisdictions. Many municipalities have since mounted successful challenges against mandatory fluoridation laws. The character Jack D. Ripper from [[Dr. Strangelove]] starts a war over his concerns about excessive fluoridation, signified by his motto, "POE" or "Purity of Essence."

Despite the hysterical charges of anti-fluoridationists, community water fluoridation (CWF) has been shown to be safe and effective.  It has a 60+ year track record. CWF was hailed as one of the top 10 public health measures of the 20th Century by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and has been endorsed by every U.S. Surgeon General for the past 50 years.

 

More than 2/3 of the population of the United States now enjoys the cavity-fighting benefits of community water fluoridation.

==Avoiding Fluoride==

==Avoiding Fluoride==