"...The study put together by Oral Health America ranked states in terms of the
oral care their populations receive. Seventeen states received a "poor"
grade.
"The states were evaluated on edentulism, which is the fancy word for total loss of teeth. Other factors included community water fluoridation, adult Medicaid coverage, access to dentists and a state oral health plan that addresses older adults.
"Some states' Medicaid programs cover adult dental care. However, of the 17 states that received a "poor" grade for dental care, the majority are led by Republican governors who have refused or are leaning against expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.
"Mississippi is ranked the worst. Tennessee and Alabama tied for second to last.
"The other states rated as "poor" are Florida, Arizona, Louisiana, Delaware, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Montana, Kentucky, Maine, Virginia and California.
"'Some of this 'poor' care is in direct relation to the economic changes our country has experienced," Truett said. "A lot of it, though, stems from the fact that some people see this as a tangential kind of medical care.'"
11 October 2013
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1310/S00060/fluoridation-in-hamilton-waikato-university-qa-panel.htm
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/fluoride-referendum-results-revealed-5645086
The results of the non-binding referendum will come out at the same time as the local body election results this afternoon.
The referendum follows a council decision in June to remove fluoride from water.
However, following a petition, Hamilton City Council narrowly voted to hold a referendum at the same time as the local body elections.
At the time, the council said a referendum would provide another opportunity for the public to participate in both the election and the fluoridation discussion.
Pro-fluoride advocates fear the city's decision may kick off a domino effect of councils dropping fluoride.
Of New Zealand's 67 councils, 22 fluoridate their water
"The states were evaluated on edentulism, which is the fancy word for total loss of teeth. Other factors included community water fluoridation, adult Medicaid coverage, access to dentists and a state oral health plan that addresses older adults.
"Some states' Medicaid programs cover adult dental care. However, of the 17 states that received a "poor" grade for dental care, the majority are led by Republican governors who have refused or are leaning against expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.
"Mississippi is ranked the worst. Tennessee and Alabama tied for second to last.
"The other states rated as "poor" are Florida, Arizona, Louisiana, Delaware, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Montana, Kentucky, Maine, Virginia and California.
"'Some of this 'poor' care is in direct relation to the economic changes our country has experienced," Truett said. "A lot of it, though, stems from the fact that some people see this as a tangential kind of medical care.'"
Local fluoridation plan similar to Obamacare
Date posted: October 11, 2013
Hear what's at stake with fluoridation
Last updated 10:00 11/10/2013
Fluoridation in Hamilton – Waikato University Q+A Panel |
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Fluoride referendum results to be revealed
Published: 7:10AM Saturday October 12, 2013 Source: ONE Newshttp://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/fluoride-referendum-results-revealed-5645086
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The results of the non-binding referendum will come out at the same time as the local body election results this afternoon.
The referendum follows a council decision in June to remove fluoride from water.
However, following a petition, Hamilton City Council narrowly voted to hold a referendum at the same time as the local body elections.
At the time, the council said a referendum would provide another opportunity for the public to participate in both the election and the fluoridation discussion.
Pro-fluoride advocates fear the city's decision may kick off a domino effect of councils dropping fluoride.
Of New Zealand's 67 councils, 22 fluoridate their water
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