Is it true that the American Dental Association recently warned parents not to feed babies infant formula mixed with fluoridated water?
The American Dental Association (ADA) issued interim guidance last year on infant formula and fluoride while more research is conducted in response to two developments: 1) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Oct. 14, 2006 health claim notification allowing bottlers to claim that fluoridated water may reduce the risk of dental cavities or tooth decay, but not make the claim for bottled water products specifically marketed for use by infants; and 2) the March 22, 2006 release of the National Research Council (NCR) Report: “Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA’s Standards.” Studies cited in the NCR Report have raised the possibility that infants could receive a greater than optimal amount of fluoride through liquid concentrate or powdered baby formula that has been mixed with water containing fluoride during a time when their developing teeth may be susceptible to mild enamel fluorosis. The Oregon Public Health Division issued the following recommendations last Decem
