Fluoride & IQ: Separating Fact from Fiction

Posted on August 06, 2025

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Community water fluoridation (CWF) is a safe and effective public health measure that reduces the prevalence and severity of dental caries. Long heralded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health authorities as one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century, CWF now reaches over 400 million people worldwide.

However, recent claims that fluoride negatively affects children’s IQ — amplified by federal authorities and social media — are leading to state-wide bans and damaging public support for CWF. Expert speakers will critically review the evidence behind these claims, highlighting key limitations in the research and clarifying common misconceptions. The speakers will also share proven strategies on how to respond to any patient concerns and communicate the science behind fluoride and IQ with clarity and confidence.