The history of fluoride in public drinking water — and as a cavity preventative — can be traced back to Colorado Springs, and the pioneering research of local dentist Frederick McKay.

In the early 1900s, scientists noticed that some communities of people in Colorado had permanent brown and white splotches on their teeth. They discovered that high levels of fluoride in drinking ...

The Colorado Department of Public Health says drinking optimally fluoridated water prevents approximately 25 percent of cavities. Article Topic Follows: News Jump to comments ↓ ...

In 1901, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a young dentist named Dr. Frederick McKay arrived in town to find something alarming: many of the local residents, especially children, had brown-stained teeth.

Colorado Postcard: Colorado Springs, Brown Teeth, and Fluoride. The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has questioned the safety of fluoride in drinking water.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called for water systems in the U.S. to remove fluoride, sparking controversy over the risks and benefits of fluoride in drinking water, as new research shows that fluorid… ...

The Colorado River irrigates farms, powers electric grids and provides drinking water to 40 million people. But as its supply dwindles, a crisis looms.

Fluoride is added to tap water in many countries around the world. But why? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. More than 200 ...

The City of Manitou Springs is experiencing a critical water supply emergency and is directing community members and businesses to cease water use expect for essential drinking purposes.

Rep. Lauren Boebert seeking $5m in federal funds to remove ‘toxic black sludge’ from drinking water in tiny Colorado community. Congresswoman to ask House Appropriations Committee for money to ...

PBS12, explores the critical issues of water scarcity, agriculture, and community resilience. This documentary film, produced by Colorado filmmakers Alan Domínguez and Raúl Paz-Pastrana for ...