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Fluoridation

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Last discussed May 5, 2026.

Public comments (6)

SupportiveDave TullisMay 5, 2026

Oral surgeon and HB resident thanked the council for pulling the fluoride item, citing cavity increases in communities that dropped fluoridation.

City Council/Public Financing Authority — May 5, 2026 · 57:33 →
SupportiveJoseph HenryMay 5, 2026

Immediate past president of the Orange County Dental Society cited a $30 return per $1 spent on fluoridation and thanked the council.

City Council/Public Financing Authority — May 5, 2026 · 1:04:02 →
OpposedChris ClueyMay 5, 2026

Assembly candidate criticized leadership for the item appearing at all, citing Calgary and Juneau data showing 25% cavity increases.

City Council/Public Financing Authority — May 5, 2026 · 1:09:47 →
SupportiveRichard MunghoeMay 5, 2026

Pediatric dentist of 43 years emphasized prevention benefits for medically complex and underserved children.

City Council/Public Financing Authority — May 5, 2026 · 1:18:32 →
OpposedGerald ChapmanMay 5, 2026

Dentist of nearly 50 years called fluoridation one of history's most successful public health programs and urged the council to reject any future proposal.

City Council/Public Financing Authority — May 5, 2026 · 1:21:14 →
SupportiveBob HanlinMay 5, 2026

President of the California Dental Association thanked the council for removing the fluoride item from the agenda.

City Council/Public Financing Authority — May 5, 2026 · 28:32 →