SANTA FE, N.M. —

Santa Fe officials have decided to stop adding fluoride to the city's water supply due to levels exceeding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommended 0.7 parts per million, with current levels ranging between 0.8 and 1.2 parts per million.

"We estimate on the order of $400 to $600,000 of capital investment would be needed to bring us into the ability to accurately dose," said Jesse Roach, city of Santa Fe utilities director.

Officials are reassuring people that they will continue to monitor and report fluoride levels, but will not add additional fluoride at this time.

Dental experts are concerned about the potential impact on community dental health. Tom Schripsema, executive director of the New Mexico Dental Association, emphasized the importance of

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