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FDA Ruling on Ingestible Fluoride Supplements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2025
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Phone: (801) 261-5315
Website: www.uda.org
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Utah Dental Association Issues Urgent Guidance Following U.S. Food & Drug Administration Decision on Ingestible Fluoride Supplements
Salt Lake City – The Utah Dental Association (“UDA”) today addresses Utah families, media outlets and dental professionals in response to the recent announcement by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the safe use of ingestible fluoride prescription products for children. The decision has important implications for our state, where the ability of municipalities to fluoridate community drinking water is curtailed, increasing the importance of alternative preventive strategies to protect children’s oral health.
On October 31, 2025, the FDA announced its ruling on unapproved ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for children. Earlier this year the FDA announced it was beginning a process to remove ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for children from the market. After over 5,500 public comments and an FDA hearing in July, with Dr James Bekker, a local pediatric dentist testifying, fluoride supplements will continue to be available to parents.
The UDA follows the American Dental Association Recommendation regarding fluoride supplements. “The research shows that daily use of fluoride tablets or drops at home are a safe and effective way to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities in children who are at high risk for tooth decay and whose water is deficient in fluoride,” said Richard J. Rosato, D.M.D., president of the American Dental Association. “A doctor’s clinical judgment, not a new warning label, should remain the guiding factor in determining appropriate fluoride use for children, ensuring both safety and access to essential oral health care.”
Utah Dental Association President Dr Rodney Thornell encourages parents to communicate with their dentist. “As tooth decay remains the most common chronic disease worldwide and, in the USA, it is important for parents to talk with their dentist or their child’s pediatric dentist whether fluoride supplements are right for their child. A dentist can assess the naturally occurring fluoride levels in the water, the child’s diet, cavity risk, and age to determine the proper dosage and delivery method. Preventing tooth decay early in life saves families time, discomfort, and cost. Utah’s dentists remain committed to helping parents make informed decisions and ensuring that every child has access to the benefits of fluoride in a safe, evidence-based way.”
ADA Statement on Dentistry as Essential Health Care
Statement on Dentistry as Essential Health Care
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