Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Thursday banning the addition of fluoride to public water systems, making Florida the second state, after Utah, to do so. The law, which takes effect July 1, doesn’t mention fluoride by name but prohibits “certain additives” in drinking water.
At a signing event in Dade City, DeSantis called the move part of a broader fight for “medical freedom,” saying people should have the choice to use fluoride through toothpaste rather than have it “forced” via public utilities.
“Fluoride has been proven to impact pregnant women and children negatively,” DeSantis claimed, echoing guidance from Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, who advised against community fluoridation last year.
The law passed despite strong objections from dentists, public health groups, and the CDC, which calls water fluoridation a major public health success. The American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatrics also continue to endorse it as a safe and effective method to prevent cavities.
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