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Opponents thrilled Wichitans voted down fluoride

By Michael Schwanke & Anne Meyer — Wed, 7 Nov 2012 14:59:00 CST

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Opponents of fluoride are celebrating a win. Fifty-nine percent of Wichitans voted against fluoridation, while 40% voted yes.

Fluoride supporters and opponents wait for results

By Anne Meyer & Michael Schwanke — Tue, 6 Nov 2012 17:48:00 CST

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We should know tonight whether Wichitans want fluoride in their water. It's been one of the most debated campaign issues this year.

WATCH HERE: 30 minute fluoride special

By Eyewitness News — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:26:00 CDT

To help inform you about the issue of fluoride, Eyewitness News produced a 30 minute special. You can watch FactFinder 12 report, "Fluoride, Your Choice" by clicking on the video on this page.

Both sides make final push ahead of Wichita's fluoride vote

By Brian Heap — Mon, 5 Nov 2012 20:48:00 CST

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Pediatrician Dr. Amy Seery has been using every opportunity to talk with patients about fluoride. She's part of a coalition of doctors and dentists hoping Wichitans will vote to add it to the water.

Fluoride: Who's for it? Who's against it?

By Anne Meyer — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:07:00 CDT

A coalition of Wichita dentists and doctors forced the fluoridation issue this year when they petitioned the Wichita City Council.

Fluoridation: An ER doctor's perspective

by Michael Schwanke — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:58:00 CDT

The Wichita medical community has voiced its support to fluoridate Wichita's water. A group of more than 500 dentists and doctors signed a petition to get the issue on the ballot.

Who has fluoridated water in Kansas?

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:10:00 CDT

According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 65% of Kansans receive fluoridated water.

FactFinder 12: Fluoride Pro & Con Claims Explained

By Brian Heap — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:11:00 CDT

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Both sides of the fluoride debate have produced fliers and mailers with information they hope will help you decide on the fluoride decision.

Albuquerque finds itself at the center of a national fluoride debate

By Michael Schwanke — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:32:00 CDT

Albuquerque, New Mexico. It's a city with spectacular views, a booming tourism industry, and a debate over fluoride. The city says it's just following new CDC guidelines. Now, it finds itself in the middle of a national controversy.

Leading fluoride critic speaks in Wichita

By Brian Heap — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:08:00 CDT

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One of the world's leading voices against fluoridation is bringing his message to Wichita, one week ahead of the citywide vote.