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once more into the fluoride ‘debate’, dear friends

August 8, 2013 | Alison | critical thinking

This week’s Hamilton Press (a local free newspaper) has a lot of fluoride-focused letters in its opinion pages. After reading them I must ask, again, why those opposed to fluoride need to misrepresent the evidence if their case is so strong. For example, we’re told about Amsterdam GP Dr Hans Moolenburgh, who apparently noticed those […]

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fluoridation: those pesky facts

June 12, 2013 | Alison | critical thinking

Reading the comments on a recent Stuff article,I was reminded of the aphorism attributed to Mark Twain: Never let the facts get in the way of a good story.

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