SB 2: Fluoride Ban Bill Makes Headlines

Senate Bill 2 is a contentious piece of legislation that would effectively ban community water fluoridation in Louisiana. The LDA and the ADA value the years of evidence showing that fluoridation is a safe and effective public health measure, so we are fighting this bill. Because this bill has ties to the Make America Healthy Again campaign championed by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., this bill has garnered much media attention. Take a look at a few of the media organizations who have reported on this bill. 

If Louisiana removes fluoride from water, officials should tackle ‘Cancer Alley’ next | Louisiana Illuminator*

Editorial: Instead of fluoride, lawmakers should focus on priorities that move La. forward | The Advocate

Dentists raise concern about move in Louisiana to ban fluoride in drinking water | The Advocate*

Louisiana Senate bill removing fluoride from drinking water now moves to House Committee | KTBS

Guest column: Flouride's benefits have been proven over time | Opinion | theadvocate.com

Louisiana Legislature weighs removing fluoride from public water systems | Louisiana Illuminator*

American Dental Association Strongly Objects to Louisiana Surgeon General’s Comments on Community Water Fluoridation | American Dental Association

Bill banning fluoride in Louisiana’s public water systems clears Senate committee | WWNO*

Could Louisiana ban fluoride in public water systems? New bill follows RFK’s lead | Shreveport Times*

Louisiana Senate Health and Welfare Committee has advanced a bill to ban fluoride in drinking water | Louisiana Radio Network*

Bill to ban fluoride in Louisiana water systems heads to Senate | WWL*

Louisiana bill that would ban fluoride in public drinking water passes Senate committee | Louisiana First News*

Fluoridation is key to a healthy smile | The Advocate*

State lawmakers propose fluoride ban in public water systems* | KPLC

Anti-fluoride, pro-ivermectin bills moving swiftly in Louisiana Legislature amid MAHA push | NOLA.com

FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove ingestible fluoride products used to protect kids’ teeth | AP News 

*These articles feature statements or context from LDA staff and/or LDA members.

A Letter to the Editor from LDA Member and Past-LDA President Dr. Ronald Marks*: