JOY Drive

25 Feb 2025

Professor Oliver A.H. Jones: Fluoride

Diet and Nutrition, Health, News & Politics, Science & Medicine

Fluoride—it’s a word that stirs up debate and headlines. For decades, it’s been hailed as a public health triumph, reducing tooth decay and protecting millions from dental disease.

But it’s also been at the center of controversy, with claims about health risks and debates over personal choice. Recently, fluoride has returned to the spotlight.

In the US, the incoming ‘health czar,’ Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has called for its removal from drinking water, while here in Australia, the Australian Medical Association Queensland is urging local councils to reintroduce it amid rising oral health concerns.

So, what exactly is fluoride? Why do we add it to drinking water?

Guest: Oliver A.H. Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Music, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

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Music, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

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Kate Bailey: DIVA at the Australian Museum of Performing Arts

Arts, History, Performing Arts, Personal Journals, Popular Culture, Society & Culture, Visual Arts

The Australian Museum of Performing Arts opens with DIVA, a major international exhibition created by London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. ...