Why Dentists Don’t Know The Truth About Fluoride

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Fluoride Water If you think the fluoride controversy is nothing but a “conspiracy theory” being promoted by a bunch of crazy, loony bin type people needing their head examined, then you may want to take it up with Harvard University, the EPA, and a former head of the National Cancer Institute. In fact, you’ll even want to take it up with the United States government as a whole, which has recommended the lowering of fluoride levels following a variety of studies that have linked fluoride to decreased IQ and neurological development.

If you’re one of those who routinely says things like, “You can’t believe anything you read on the internet”, or “take anything found online with a grain of salt”, then you might be surprised to learn that the Harvard University scientists published their conclusion ONLINE in the July 20, 2012 edition of the prominent journal Environmental Health Perspectives, a federal government medical journal stemming from the United States National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
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McKinney Texas City Council Debates Water Fluoridation – Councilman Ricchi Wants Fluoride in Water Stopped

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Fluoride in Water McKinney Texas Councilman Ray Ricchi, and many local North Texas residents, want water fluoridation stopped. As readers might imagine, I’ve been paying very close attention to the increasing awareness about “fluoride” in water, and I was very happy to hear that the McKinney City Council is currently reviewing this very important issue.

Local news reporters attended the recent City Council meeting in McKinney, where water fluoridation was on the agenda, and public comment was allowed. Of course, several local dentists were in attendance and spoke about the purported “benefits” of water fluoridation, while many informed residents spoke about the dangers of “fluoride” in water. I use quotes around “fluoride” on purpose, as naturally occurring calcium fluoride is not the issue being discussed locally. But, some news reporters who have covered the fluoridation story, just don’t seem to be able to “get it” quite yet.
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Water Fluoridation and Your Dentist: Talking to Dentists and Patients About Fluoride in Water

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JADA January 2013A lengthy article about water fluoridation in the January 1, 2013 issue of the Journal of American Dental Association (JADA) magazine caught my attention. The article is entitled “The Dentist’s Role in Promoting Community Water Fluoridation – A Call to Action for Dentists and Educators”, written by authors Molly L.R. Melbye, DDS and Jason M. Armfield, PhD.

This post is directed towards dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, office managers, and dental patients. Call it “An Open Letter to All Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Staff”, if you will. As dental professionals, we owe it to patients to provide them accurate and informative advice about their health, specifically in regards to oral health. But, we also advise dental patients about the overall health effects of smoking, tobacco use, cutting down their consumption of sugars etc, do we not?
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Top 10 Christmas Toys for Kids – Affordable Christmas Gifts, Toys and Games for Kids

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Predictions by major toy makers of what toys for kids will make up the list of hottest toys for Christmas have been released. The most popular and highly sought after toys and games for kids of all ages, for babies, toddlers, tweens and teens, includes many deep discount Black Friday and Cyber Monday-type sales to help the family budget.

Finding affordable Christmas gifts, gifts for under $25 to $50 and even less than twenty dollars are available if you know where to look. Christmas shopping online, vs physically going shopping in stores and malls, is an extremely efficient and time-saving way of doing price comparisons and finding the absolute best deals on toys, gifts, Christmas wrapping paper, decorations for the home, etc.
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Stocking Stuffer Ideas: 103 Christmas Stocking Stuffers For Kids and Teens

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Stocking Stuffer Ideas Do you ever have trouble coming up with new ideas for filling Christmas stockings? Christmas stocking stuffers for kids and teens are often one of the last things parents or grandparents shop for during the Christmas holiday season, and by the time you decide to buy kids candy stocking stuffers in the cheap dime store aisles, all the good stuff is gone.

If you think kids stocking stuffers are a challenge, just wait until your kids become teenagers and you find the typical stocking fillers of candy or small toys just doesn’t cut it anymore. That’s usually when parents start feeling like there is no such thing as cheap stocking stuffers anymore, often finding themselves spending a small fortune on filling stockings when the money may be better spent elsewhere.

Watching kids and teens discover the unique little goodies in their Christmas stockings is always a fun thing for families come Christmas morning, that’s for sure. Parents are either finding cheap and creative ways to fill xmas stockings during this Christmas recession we’re in, including sticking to traditional ideas of filling stockings with fruits and nuts, while other parents have decided not to fill stockings at all or at least use very small Christmas stockings this year.

If you are looking for some new stocking stuffer ideas that won’t break the bank, here is a list of 103 stocking stuffers for kids and teens that are inexpensive, but will also light up those cute little faces Christmas morning.
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Pretend Play: An Avenue for Children to become Scientists

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“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” There’s a reason this little proverb is so widely known. Along with structured learning exercises and games, children need unstructured free-play in order for their young brains to develop.

These days, however, adults and teachers alike are placing more and more importance on the academic side of development. Kids as young as three or four are often expected to follow rigid schedules packed with every activity from organized sports to flash cards and math dots.

Many toy manufacturers are also getting in on the educational craze and there are now countless toys and games to teach kids specific academic skills.
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