The credibility of UNBC is placed into question by Todd Whitcombe's tabloid style of misleading pro-fluoridation articles. Attempting to discredit opponents of fluoridation by making unsubstantiated and ridiculous claims while ignoring responsible, qualified and credibly researched facts on fluoridation, places into question your professional ethics. Fluoridation of Prince George drinking water, beginning around 1952, adding hydrofluorosilicic acid (HFSA) or other fluoride containing substances remains a fact. HFSA, at approximately 23 per cent aqueous solution, is purchased as a by-product of industrial operations. It is not purified containing contaminants such as; arsenic, lead, and uranium. HFSA, when added to water produces fluoride. Professor, you state "science kept saying that fluoridation at concentrations of 1.0 ppm is a safe and effective method of increasing dental health". In fact, there is no scientific demonstration of effectiveness of fluoridation though there is positive evidence of benefit from topical treatment of teeth and there is ample evidence of very certain adverse effects. Personal communications with Dr. James Beck.) The American Dental Association and American Medical association are trade organizations and represent no scientific authority. There are scientific societies that oppose fluoridation; some clinical science societies have changed their position from supporting fluoridation. National Research Council (US) published a 530 page report citing over one thousand scientific articles.
The conclusion; fluoride, at doses that would be encountered in North America fluoridation can be expected to be associated with increased hip fractures and thyroid disease among other adverse effects. Significant facts to consider include what happens to fluoride inside our bodies. Stomach acids provide a chemical environment changing fluoride to hydrofluoric acid (HF) as part of our digestion process in contrast to healthy food providing nutrition for a healthy mind and body. Hydrofluoric acid (HF) is a toxic compound crossing the cell walls of our stomach and intestines, entering our blood distributed to all cells and tissues in our bodies. HF, separates in our blood and cells back into fluoride, poisoning enzymes needed to support our body needs. There exists strong evidence associating osteosarcoma, (fatal bone cancer), hypo-thyroid problems (reduced thyroid function), calcification of the pineal gland (reduced melatonin production, contributing to sleep deprivation) including reduced levels of intelligence in children. Fluoridation is not substantially effective in preventing cavities and is not safe for all people.
Fluoridation is unethical to force onto people without their 100 per cent individual informed consent when safe alternatives exist.
Emile Begin
Prince George
