Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida's surgeon general, is advocating for the end of fluoridation in Miami-Dade County, coinciding with a new state legislation that seeks to ban such practices. Despite years of support from the dental community for fluoridation, state health officials, led by Governor Ron DeSantis, have taken a stance against it, arguing for local autonomy in public health decisions. The Miami-Dade Commission has also voted in favor of an end to the practice, promoting a heated debate around health versus politics, as mayor Daniella Levine Cava seeks to overturn this decision.
"Fluoridation programs have long been a point of contention between local leaders and health officials. Critics argue it endangers public health, while supporters claim it prevents tooth decay."
"Governor DeSantis has been a vocal opponent of fluoride, stating that local communities should have the power to make their own decisions regarding water additives."
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