The ADA is strongly opposing comments made by the Louisiana surgeon general about community water fluoridation, calling them “dangerously irresponsible.”
“As doctors, we pledge to do no harm. It is gravely irresponsible that a physician who has taken this oath would dismiss more than 80 years of evidence-based, proven research demonstrating that the amount of fluoride added to community water systems is safe and effective at helping to prevent cavities,” said ADA President Brett Kessler, D.D.S.