AAP Spokesperson Sees IQ Loss As An Acceptable "Trade Off" For Fluoridation

The American Academy of Pediatrics' response to the recent fluoride verdict quotes pediatrician Dr. Charlotte Lewis, who stated:

“There is nothing about the current decision that changes my confidence in the safety of optimally fluoridated water in the U.S.”

We deposed Dr. Lewis, a member of the AAP Section on Oral Health, at length in the fluoride lawsuit. She testified that she would not withdraw her support of fluoridation even if the evidence convinced her that it's reducing IQ by five points in 5 to 10 percent of the population, and that it would be an “appropriate trade-off”.

We strongly disagree with Dr. Lewis that shedding IQ points is a fair trade off for the practice of water fluoridation.

Originally uploaded on Oct 4, 2024