From the Winter 2025 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association, By Molly Pereira, CDA Executive Director I’ve been at the CDA for nearly 23 years, so I’ve seen my fair share of fluoride battles in Colorado. In fact, I make a folder on our server for each city/town where this issue comes up, so I have an easy reference to …
Fluoride Victory in Durango
From the Summer 2017 Journal of the Colorado Dental Association When the oral health of Colorado comes into question, our state’s dentists respond. That was the clear case this past spring in Durango, where local dentists partnered with public health organizations and community members to defeat a citizen initiative to prohibit the addition of fluoride to the city’s drinking water.When …
National Children’s Dental Health Month Focuses on Trusting Tap Water
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM), and for 2017, the theme is “Choose Tap Water for a Sparkling Smile.” The annual ADA public health observance brings together oral healthcare professions to educate about the benefits of putting down sugary beverages and instead choosing to drink fluoridated tap water. The ADA has created a variety of colorful posters—available in …
