Utah is set to ban the use of fluoride in public water systems, making it the first state to do so, following legislation signed by Governor Spencer Cox. Advocates argue for individual choice in dental care, while opponents, including the American Dental Association, highlight the potential health benefits of fluoridated water. The ban follows the US Secretary of Health, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s opposition to fluoride, and comes amidst ongoing debates regarding its health effects. The law takes effect in early May, allowing pharmacists to prescribe fluoride tablets instead.