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Residents urge council to retain water fluoridation during public comment; supporters cite dental benefits, opponents cite study concerns

2411178 · February 25, 2025
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Multiple residents addressed the council during public comment on fluoridation of the water supply. A dentist and a Ph.D. researcher urged retention and referenced public-health and scientific evidence; speakers also discussed study quality and level definitions.

At the public-comment portion of the Feb. 25 meeting several residents urged the council to continue measures that result in optimal fluoride levels in the regional water supply.

Rick Hewitt, a dentist and legislative chair for the Academy of General Dentistry, told the council that for every dollar invested in water fluoridation communities save more than $32 in dental care and…

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