Dentists in Kentucky advocating for fluoridation in face of opposition

A group of Kentucky lawmakers is pushing a bill to make fluoridation optional for local water districts, despite what the ADA and Kentucky Dental Association say about overwhelming evidence that fluoridating helps reduce tooth decay.

Stephen Robertson, D.M.D., executive director of the state dental association, is urging lawmakers to reject the bill, saying “Kentucky is not in a position to take a step backward in oral health.”

Connie White, M.D., Kentucky’s deputy public health commissioner, said, “Other than setting my hair on fire, there’s not enough words I can say that this is a critically important step, if Kentucky takes it, to harm developing teeth, children’s teeth and adult teeth.” 

Full story: Kentucky Lantern

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