Overview

• Florida's newly signed law prohibits local governments from adding fluoride to public water systems, effective July 1, 2025.
• The state follows Utah, where a similar ban took effect on May 7, making Florida the second state to enact such legislation.
• Proponents, including Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and RFK Jr., cite contested health concerns, while major health organizations affirm fluoridation's safety and dental benefits.
• Dentists in Florida predict a rise in cavities, particularly in low-income communities, and are urging increased preventive care, fluoride supplements, and public education.
• Several other states, including Kentucky, Louisiana, and Massachusetts, have introduced similar anti-fluoride bills, indicating a growing national trend.