In this powerful episode of The Dental 4Cast, hosts Dr. Craig Packer and Dr. Joseph Field sit down with Dr. Boyd Simpkins, a board-certified pediatric dentist and public policy advocate, to unpack the recent decision to remove community water fluoridation in Utah. From the historical roots of fluoride in dentistry to the modern political battles influencing public health policy, the conversation explores the science, misconceptions, and real-world impact of this shift. Learn why fluoride remains one of the most effective public health measures, what's driving the backlash, and what dental professionals across the country can do to protect oral health in their own communities.