Highlight
- Fluoride-related posts on X during the 2024 US presidential election showed disproportionately negative sentiment compared to users’ general posts.
- Negative discourse linked fluoride skepticism to distrust of government, public health institutions, and broader political polarization.
- Positive fluoride discussions emphasized caries prevention, evidence-based benefits, and dental product endorsements.
- Effective patient counseling should address emotional and political dimensions of fluoride concerns prevalent online.
Study Background
