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Residents, health professionals split at North Miami Beach meeting over fluoridation
Summary
Dozens of residents, health professionals and activists spoke at the commission meeting about a pending proposal to stop adding fluoride to city water. Speakers on both sides presented studies and personal concerns; the formal city agenda item on fluoridation had been withdrawn.
A broad public debate over whether to continue fluoridation of North Miami Beach’s water supply dominated the public‑comment portion of the April 15 City Commission meeting. Dozens of speakers — including dentists, researchers and residents — urged the commission to either keep fluoride in the water or to remove it, citing competing scientific studies and questions of consent.
Why the discussion mattered: The city had a fluoridation‑related resolution on the agenda, but city staff noted the item was withdrawn from this meeting.…
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