Episode 1788
First Fluoridated Water in Grand Rapids, Michigan | Jan 25
On this day in 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan became the first U.S. city to add…
Michigan Minute · WKAR Public Media
January 25, 20261m 0s
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Show Notes
On this day in 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan became the first U.S. city to add fluoride to its tap water. This was part of a study comparing dental health with Muskegon, MI, which later also fluoridated its water. Learn about the origins and impact of water fluoridation.