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Belpre dentist urges council to continue community water fluoridation
Summary
Dr. Lori Hawkins, a dentist with 26 years in Belpre, presented to council urging continuation of community water fluoridation and sought to address fears and misinformation; her written report was placed on file.
Dr. Lori Hawkins, a dentist who said she has practiced in Belpre for 26 years, appeared before council on April 28 to urge continuation of community water fluoridation, emphasizing its dental-health benefits and attempting to counter misinformation.
Hawkins provided a written report that was placed on file in council chambers. She framed her remarks as a professional recommendation based on her experience treating community patients and said she wanted to "emphasize the benefits of community fluoridation and address fears and misinformation." Council President Mr. Martin later remarked that Hawkins "takes her job very seriously" and the council should treat the topic seriously.
The meeting record includes Hawkins's presentation but shows no motion or vote that night to change fluoridation policy; council discussion of next steps was not recorded. The written report remains on file for council members and the public to review.
