oral health

Those who can’t afford fluoride pills or who don’t seek regular dental care will suffer, according to oral health advocates.

Utah lawmakers who pushed for a ban said putting fluoride in water was too expensive. For public health reasons, fluoride is added to water to strengthen teeth and reduce cavities.

HB81 cleared its final legislative hurdle on Friday and now goes to Gov. Spencer Cox. A spokesperson for Cox didn’t immediately respond to a question about whether he’d sign it.

Administrators at the University of Utah cut the ribbon on the brand new oral health building today and it will do more than just train dentists.The…