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Public Comment: FDA Advisory Committee Meeting — Use of Orally Ingestible Prescription Drug Products Containing Fluoride for the Pediatric Population

July 24, 2025

CareQuest Institute issued a public comment to the US Food and Drug Administration supporting the overwhelming scientific evidence of the safety and effectiveness of fluoride supplements. CareQuest Institute urged the FDA to keep pediatric fluoride prescription therapies on the market and available to children and families who choose to use them.

The FDA sought public input on its proposed rule, “Use of Orally Ingestible Unapproved Prescription Drug Products Containing Fluoride in the Pediatric Population,” in advance of the public meeting on July 23.

Under the direction of US Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., community water fluoridation and fluoride supplements are at risk of being unavailable as a tool to prevent tooth decay.

Read the full public comment.

Read the CNN article: “Prescription Fluoride Faces FDA Scrutiny Despite Widespread Support from Providers and the Public”

Direct Media Inquiries to:
Sara Ward
sward@carequest.org
314-276-6727

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About CareQuest Institute for Oral Health®
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® is a national nonprofit championing a more equitable future where every person can reach their full potential through excellent health. We do this through our work in philanthropy, analytics and data insights, health transformation, policy and advocacy, and education as well as our leadership in dental benefits and innovation advancements. We collaborate with thought leaders, health care providers, patients, and local, state, and federal stakeholders, to accelerate oral health care transformation and create a system designed for everyone. To learn more, visit carequest.org and follow us on TwitterLinkedInFacebook, and Instagram.

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