Council discusses tablets, school programs and research outreach as alternatives to dosing
Council members weighed alternatives — school tablets, toothpaste distribution and targeted programs — and directed staff to contact 13 communities and Oneida/Onondaga for lessons learned before any decision on fluoridation.
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Councilors explored alternatives to citywide dosing if the council later decides to stop fluoridation. One member suggested using savings (about $12,000/year) to buy tablets or toothpaste and distribute them through schools or community organizations; staff said tablet programs are feasible but require planning and outreach.
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