Dentists prescribe fluoride tablets, lozenges and drops to children who live in areas without fluoridated water or who are at high risk of developing cavities, which could be because they have high amounts of plaque, do not regularly go to the dentist or have family members with dental disease.

FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary says he believes the CDC website that calls the fluoridation of water “one of the greatest public health achievements” this century is “misinformation” as NBC News’ Ellison Barber presses him on the safety of fluoride.

The Food and Drug Administration is working to remove ingestible fluoride tablets and prescription for children from the market over health concerns.

The bill also bans plant-based meat and milk substitutes being advertised with those words if most other southern states adopt the same language.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill over his department’s budget cuts, vaccine statements, and controversial fluoride and drug policy proposals.

Gainesville Regional Utilities says it’s preparing for a smooth transition as a new state law is expected to prohibit local governments from adding fluoride to their water supply.

Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed legislation prohibiting additives in municipal water, including fluoride, prompting a divided response from health experts and local officials.

National politics influenced the recent decision by Madison Utilities to stop adding fluoride to the city’s drinking water, officials said at a public meeting Tuesday night. The utility’s directors were reluctant to make fluoride-related capital investments while top appointees of President Donald Trump are calling for policy changes,