Ryan Kost

The Oregonian

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City Hall reporter for The Oregonian

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After  Tuesday's voting , Portland, Oregon remains the largest American city that does not add fluoride to drinking water to prevent tooth decay.

Portland Says No to Fluoride - Again

After Tuesday's voting , Portland, Oregon remains the largest American city that does not add fluoride to drinking water to prevent tooth decay.

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