Oklahoma ends state-backed water fluoridation, citing health risks
By isabelle // 2025-06-30
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  • Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt halts state promotion of water fluoridation, citing public concern and new research on neurodevelopmental risks.
  • Stitt’s order mandates a full review and ends state health agency endorsements, although local authorities can still choose fluoridation.
  • U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supports the move, calling fluoride a neurotoxin that harms children’s IQ.
  • A federal court ruled fluoride poses an "unreasonable risk," contradicting CDC and dental associations’ long-standing safety claims.
  • The policy shift is part of a broader "Make Oklahoma Healthy Again" campaign targeting artificial additives and sugary foods in public programs.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has ordered an immediate halt to the state’s promotion of water fluoridation, citing "growing public concern, evolving scientific research, and the fundamental principle of informed consent." Joined by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Stitt announced the policy shift on June 26 as part of the newly launched "Make Oklahoma Healthy Again" campaign, signaling a growing rebellion against what critics call a dangerous and outdated public health mandate. With this decision, Oklahoma joins Utah and Florida in rejecting the long-standing practice, despite fierce opposition from dental associations and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The fluoride deception exposed

For years, government agencies and corporate-backed dental groups have insisted that adding fluoride to public water supplies is a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay. But mounting scientific evidence suggests otherwise. A federal judge recently ruled that fluoride exposure at current U.S. levels poses an "unreasonable risk" of lowering children’s IQ in a finding that aligns with a damning National Toxicology Program (NTP) report linking fluoride to neurodevelopmental harm. Governor Stitt’s executive order mandates a full review of fluoridation practices and directs state health agencies to stop endorsing the practice immediately. "Cities and water districts... can still choose what they want based on their constituents and the science," Stitt said, "but it’s no longer going to be a recommendation from the state health department." The move comes after Oklahoma’s health department quietly scrubbed its pro-fluoridation web pages, erasing claims that the chemical was "safe, cost-effective, and beneficial." Kennedy, a longtime fluoride skeptic, praised Stitt’s decision, reiterating his belief that fluoride makes Americans "stupider." His stance reflects a growing conservative pushback against what many see as government overreach in medicating the public without consent. "We have to do something different," Kennedy said, criticizing the nation’s food and water supply for contributing to declining health.

Why fluoride is bad for children's health

While the CDC and American Dental Association (ADA) continue to parrot outdated talking points, independent research tells a different story. Fluoride is a neurotoxin that accumulates in the body, particularly in the brains of developing children. The NTP’s meta-analysis found a statistically significant association between fluoride exposure and reduced IQ, even at levels below the U.S.’s so-called "optimal" threshold of 0.7 milligrams per liter. Critics of fluoridation argue that the practice is not only unnecessary but unethical. Unlike topical fluoride treatments such as toothpaste, ingested fluoride provides no proven dental benefit while posing serious risks. A federal court recently ruled that the EPA must regulate fluoride under the Toxic Substances Control Act, acknowledging that current exposure levels are dangerously close to those known to cause harm. Despite the ADA’s fearmongering—claiming that ending fluoridation will lead to a "tragedy" of increased cavities—real-world evidence contradicts their narrative. When Calgary, Canada, removed fluoride from its water, cavity rates initially rose, but the city later voted to reinstate fluoridation after public outcry. However, such cases ignore the broader issue: forced medication violates medical ethics and individual liberty.

A new era of health freedom

The "Make Oklahoma Healthy Again" campaign extends beyond fluoride, targeting artificial food dyes in school meals and government nutrition programs. Stitt’s order also seeks to block SNAP benefits from covering sugary drinks and candy, a move Kennedy framed as a moral imperative. Oklahoma’s decision marks a turning point in the fight for medical freedom. By rejecting top-down health mandates and prioritizing informed consent, Stitt and Kennedy are challenging a corrupt system that prioritizes corporate interests over public well-being. The battle is far from over—the EPA could appeal the federal ruling, and pro-fluoridation lobbyists will undoubtedly push back. But for now, Oklahoma has taken a crucial step toward reclaiming health sovereignty. Sources for this article include: YourNews.com Oklahoman.com Yahoo.com ChildrensHealthDefense.org
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