Debate Over Fluoride in Drinking Water Gains Momentum Across Regions

Most European countries have stopped adding fluoride to their drinking water, not due to health concerns, but because of alternative fluoride sources, outdated evidence on its benefits, and issues of individual rights and logistics. While some countries like Ireland and parts of the UK still fluoridate water, many others never adopted the practice or ceased it without citing health risks. The debate on fluoridation is largely inactive in Europe, with countries like the Netherlands focusing on legal and ethical considerations rather than health impacts.