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State of decay: Qld's fluoride fail

Rotting teeth is a dental crisis among Queensland's kids, you can follow all The Courier-Mail's coverage through this link.

Brisbane, 16 January 2025. Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls during a press conference in Brisbane. Picture: Supplied

Minister’s concession as kids languish in agony on dental waiting list

The Queensland government is open to reporting dental waiting list data as children and their parents are left to suffer in the dark.

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Dentist Tim Keys concerned at the number of kids needing their teeth removed.Tim is pictured working on a patient with healthy teeth.

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Top Qld dentist slams ‘barbaric’ system as children’s teeth left to rot

Queensland families are floundering on an 18-month waitlist to see a dentist while their children are left with agonising abscesses and rotting teeth.

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A child visits the dentist

The only word that can describe our treatment of kids with rotten teeth

A child in excruciating pain from teeth so rotten they are nothing more than stumps must wait an average of 18 months to get surgical help, writes the editor.

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Water dripping from tap

Is it safe for kids? Does it cause cancer? Fluoride myths debunked

While years of studies have been conducted into fluoride there are numerous myths that linger. ALL THE ANSWERS

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Queensland premier David Crisafulli has thrown his support behind fluoridated water

Premier reveals fluoridation stance – but defers having final say

Queensland premier David Crisafulli has thrown his support behind fluoridated water – but deferred making the final say.

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Cairns Regional Council has voted to not introduce fluoride into Cairns' drinking water at an ordinary meeting attended by dozens of anti fluoride protesters. Picture: Brendan Radke

First it was anti-vaxxers, now we must fight anti-fluoride brigade

Queensland is being held to ransom by a vocal few who refuse to believe the science that proves water fluoridation improves health outcomes, writes the editor.

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Gum recession, Chatswood Dental Clinic. Istock.

Say ahh: The twice-a-year alternative to fluoridated water

For areas of the state that don’t have fluoridated water, Queensland Health is planning to introduce a different measure.

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Premier David Crisafulli, Minister for Health Tim Nicholls and Minister for Youth Justice Laura Gerber speak to the media at Parliament House in Brisbane, Sunday, November 24, 2024 - Picture: Richard Walker

Gushing in 2008, silent today: Minister backs off state mandate

Tim Nicholls enthusiastically supported state-mandated water fluoridation in 2008, but now he’s health minister his position is different.

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Dental crisis as councils ignore fluoride science, children left with rotting teeth

More and more Queensland children are facing major dental procedures as calls grow louder for change. SEE MAP | VOTE IN POLL

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