‘The science of fluoride is starting to evolve’: behind the risks and benefits of the mineral

With RFK Jr and a court ruling, conversation on fluoride, in about 72% of US community water supplies, has exploded

A national conversation about fluoride's health benefits exploded this fall after a federal toxicology report, court ruling and independent scientific review all called for updated risk-benefit analysis.

Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral in some regions, has been added to community water supplies since the mid-20th century when studies found exposure dramatically reduced tooth decay.