Research

2006: The US National Research Council's review of fluoride in drinking water

SLweb: comprehensive bibliography of scientific literature on fluoride

Statements of concern:

Specific Health Issues

Notable studies:

Fluoridation and lead

2010: Fluoride increases lead levels in blood and tissue
2007: Confirmation of elevated blood lead in children exposed to fluoridation chemicals
2007: Fluoridation agents leaches lead from brass pipes
2000: Elevated blood lead linked to fluoridation
1999: Children in fluoridated communities have elevated blood lead

Brain

2011 Dental Fluorosis linked to Lowered IQ
2007: Fluoride lowers IQ more effectively than arsenic
2004: Fluoride decreases brain nicotinic receptors
2001: Fluoride accumulates in the human pineal gland
1997: Fluoride interferes with pineal gland function
Developmental effects

2009: Fluoridation associated with premature birth

Osteosarcoma

2009: Fluoride high in blood of osteosarcoma patients
2006: Fluoridation associated with osteosarcoma in young males


Reviews