The longstanding debate on adding fluoride to water systems is front and center again.On friday, florida surgeon general joseph ladapo advisi

Bartow is one of only five Polk County cities that continue to add fluoride to drinking water. The city will talk about the policy at Monday's meeting.

Ladapo on Friday also appeared in Winter Haven, where city commissioners earlier this month voted 3-2 to remove fluoride from its drinking water by the end of the year. Community water fluoridation has been used for seven decades as a method of preventing tooth decay.

It was the latest in a long list of public health recommendations from Ladapo criticized by associations that represent the people providing the care.

The city will be seeking a formal opinion from the state on its stance before deciding whether to remove fluoride from its drinking water permanently.

On Tuesday, the city of Stuart temporarily paused adding fluoride to their water. Officials tell WPTV they want to make access to fluoride a choice.

Previous recommendations by Joseph Ladapo, particularly those warning against a certain type of Covid-19 vaccine, were panned by medical experts worldwide.

Florida's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, cited developmental concerns from higher levels of fluoride than are found in most U.S. water supplies.

Florida surgeon general calls for an end to water fluoridation, sparking debate

Florida Department of Health Secretary Joseph Ladapo on Friday recommended against community water fluoridation.