Fluoridated drinking water: what does the science say?
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Dr. Greg Davis on Medicine
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A recently introduced bill in the Kentucky General Assembly is putting the issue of fluoridated drinking water in the spotlight once again with some opponents calling it 'forced medication.' Dr. Emily Winfrey, associate dean of academic and student affairs at UK Dentistry, says that conclusion is not based in science. She talks with Dr. Greg about the 70 plus years of evidence to the contrary.
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