“Fluoride benefits and risks: Lessons from 70 years of water fluoridation in Singapore”: Correspondence

Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore 2026 Open access

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Authors: K. W. Taylor, Sorina Eftim, Christopher A. Sibrizzi, Robyn B. Blain, Kristen Magnuson, Pamela A. Hartman, John R. Bucher, Andrew A. Rooney
DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.202631
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Abstract

Recently Yee et al. published a commentary in the Annals,1 focusing on a meta-analysis of 74 human observational studies by Taylor et al. published in JAMA Pediatrics,2 which found an inverse association between fluoride exposure and children’s intelligence quotient (IQ). Although many of the authors’ critiques are directly addressed in Taylor et al. and in their previous commentary,3 the group would like to take this opportunity to respond.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Fluoride Effects and Removal Dental Health and Care Utilization Water Treatment and Disinfection

Publication details

Journal / source
Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore
Volume
55
Issue
2
Pages
109–109
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN