Two local dentists who helped sway approval for fluoride's use in Manatee County drinking water in 1991 returned to the County Commission chambers Tuesday to defend the ordinance they supported ...

However, the report’s conclusion was based on fluoride levels of over 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter — more than double the amount used in Manatee County’s water supply.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — In a decisive 5-1 vote, Manatee County commissioners have opted not to reintroduce fluoride into the county's public water supply, closing the chapter on a debate that has ...

Manatee County dentist Dr. Robert Clement also spoke to commissioners and stressed the importance of fluoride and keeping it in the water supply. “Fluoride decreases decay in children up to 65% ...

However, staff said fluoride is still present at around 0.2 parts per million due to naturally occurring levels of the mineral in Manatee County’s drinking water sources.

Manatee County dentists split on concerns about fluoride in drinking water. Two local dentists who helped sway approval for ...

Bradenton. Manatee County officials will consider putting a stop to the county’s decades-long practice of adding fluoride to drinking water. Since the early 90s, the county has added the mineral ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Manatee County commissioners voted on whether to stop adding fluoride to the drinking water supply Tuesday. The process is a longstanding practice throughout the ...

BRADENTON, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners voted this week not to add fluoride to the county's drinking water. Patrick Shea, Director of Utilities, said that county commissioners adopted an ...

Manatee County leaders are set to debate whether the county should end its decades-long practice of adding fluoride to drinking water. Commissioner Amanda Ballard, who first brought the item up ...

Manatee County commissioners will discuss rising concerns about potential health risks associated with fluoride in drinking water on Tuesday, and could soon heed guidance from Florida Surgeon ...

Manatee County staff say fluoride system is broken . Commissioners said county staff told them on Monday that fluoride has not been actively added to the county’s water supplies since the ...