Florida's surgeon general gets a lukewarm reception in Miami

Florida’s surgeon general gets a lukewarm reception in Miami on his fluoride fight
The fluoride fight comes to Miami, but some county commissioners are cool to the suggestion that there’s a problem.
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo advocates for fluoride removal in Miami
The issue of fluoride in water was brought before the Miami Commission on Tuesday by Florida's Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo.
Speaking to commission, Florida surgeon general questions adding fluoride to Miami-Dade water
Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s surgeon general, spoke to Miami-Dade commissioners Tuesday about water fluoridation. He was invited to address the Safety and Health Committee by Commissioner Roberto Gonzalez,
Florida Surgeon General recommends Miami-Dade stop adding fluoride to municipal drinking water
Ladapo appeared before Miami Dade County’s committee on safety and health Tuesday, alongside University of Florida professor Ashley J. Malin— whose research focuses on the potential negative effects of fluoride— and two dentists to speak against fluoride in local water supplies.
DeSantis brings the fluoride fight to Miami. Will county commissioners buckle?
The fight against fluoride is coming to Miami on Tuesday, when the state’s top health official under Gov. Ron DeSantis will have the spotlight to bash the practice of using modified tap water to fight tooth decay.
Florida's surgeon general brings fight against fluoride to South Florida
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo supports a proposal by commissioner Roberto Gonzalez to stop adding cavity-fighting fluoride to the county’s drinking water. On Tuesday, he will address Miami-Dade’s Health and Safety Committee meeting.
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