The American Dental Association wants Gov. Spencer Cox to veto a bill that prohibits putting fluoride into public drinking water systems. The bill has passed both the House and the Senate but was subject to robust debate on both sides of the issue. If it survives a veto, Utah would be the first state in the nation to have a statewide prohibition

HB81, a bill that bans fluoride in Utah's public water systems, raises concerns about impacts on underserved communities. Oral health professionals warn the bill could increase dental costs and worsen access to care for low-income residents.