Overview

• The FDA announced plans to phase out prescription ingestible fluoride products for children by October 31, 2025, citing health risks.
• Studies referenced by the FDA link ingested fluoride to potential IQ reduction, thyroid dysfunction, and microbiome disruption in children.
• These products, used as an alternative in areas without fluoridated water, were never formally approved by the FDA.
• The FDA clarified that its decision does not impact the use of fluoride in toothpaste, mouthwash, or in-office dental treatments.
• Utah recently enacted a statewide ban on fluoridated water, with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supporting both state and federal actions based on peer-reviewed research.