One-year later: How are our teeth since the state banned fluoridated water?

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One-year later: How are our teeth since the state banned fluoridated water?

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Published on May 8, 2026, 3:14:54 PM
Total time: 00:08:57

Episode Description

One year ago, a ban on fluoride in Utah's drinking water went into effect. You'll remember it was a pretty controversial decision, one that was supposed to be in line with the "Make America Healthy Again" movement. So in the year since, how are our teeth doing? What's the data say? Pediatric dentist and former head of the Utah Dental Association Dr. James Bekker shares updates since the ban and why fluoride is so important for our overall dental health.

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