The Hull City Council is coming up on a big decision: Will it vote to fluoridate its water? Proponents stress that fluoridation is used safely around the world in water supplies, and effectively lowers tooth decay rates in children. But the anti-fluoridation lobby is growing, and opponents warn that neither the effectiveness nor safety of fluoride had been conclusively proved. Michael Watson covers the story with is usual flare.

Key Takeaways:

• Hull City Council is looking at the possibility of introducing water fluoridation.
• A decision should be made this month on whether to proceed and if so a full public consultation will take place.
• It looks to be a very different picture in Hull so there are grounds for some optimism.

“A decision should be made this month on whether to proceed and if so a full public consultation will take place.”

https://www.dentistry.co.uk/2016/11/16/will-hull-city-council-fluoridate-its-water/