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*

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*

*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: