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The Fluoride Debate
To fluoridate or not to fluoridate? That's the question at the centre of one of the longest debates in Canadian history. Advocates of water fluoridation say it's a safe and effective way to reduce cavities. Opponents like the outspoken broadcaster Gordon Sinclair called it rat poison and a despicable communist plot. Water fluoridation: Great public service or a gross infringement of individual rights? The debate rages on.

	Myths about fluoride		No happy medium		Lighter side of fluoride
	Rat poison or miracle cavity fighter? (Radio; runs 2:47)		Fluoride debate passionately divides the country. (TV; runs 9:55)		CBC pokes fun at a contentious debate. (Radio; runs 3:34)

	Gordon Sinclair's rant		Fluoride fight grips Vancouver		No to fluoride
	Outspoken broadcaster takes a bite out of fluoride. (Radio; runs 4:42)		Vancouver tries to rid its image as the rotten tooth capital of Canada. (Radio; runs 14:34)		Montreal continues to reject fluoride. (Radio; runs 10:31)

	How much is too much?
	Increasing health concerns about over-fluoridation. (TV; runs 7:53)

LINKS Topic from Les Archives de Radio-Canada on the same subject Fluoration de l'eau : un débat qui perdure External sites Fluoride Action Network - An International Coalition to End Water Fluoridation Fluorides and Human Health - Health Canada The CBC assumes no responsibility for the content of external links.

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