"Fluoridation" Investigations / Litigations

Legal Questions prepared by Dental Didactics, 1999

"In an age of unparalleled scientific activity, especially in the area of biology, brain function and behavior, contradictions between established governmental policies and new research findings is inevitable. A troubling question arises: if an established governmental policy is challenged by new scientific findings, will bureaucrats and professionals committed to current practices and responsibilities admit that established policies may be based on an error and need to be reexamined?

Roger D. Masters, President Foundation of Neuroscience and Society

In the mid 1940's, due in part to a series of lawsuits and environmental disasters, the Atomic Energy Council began extensive fluoride research.

Congressional investigations have been initiated.

A recent Supreme Court Lawsuit ruled against a Health Department

The National Academy of Sciences has been asked to research the issue. The conclusions are posted online.

The EPA called for research referring to fluoridation chemicals as regulated contaminants.

In Davis County had several lawsuits filed. Salt Lake Valley Health Department has several legal battles of their own.

Links to more research