Dentists lack bite in Queensland fluoride fight

By John Harrison
Updated November 21 2016 - 8:08am, first published 7:19am
More than 124,000 Queenslanders are on the waiting list for dental treatment.  Photo: SashaFoxWalters
More than 124,000 Queenslanders are on the waiting list for dental treatment. Photo: SashaFoxWalters
Only a third of Queensland councils fluoridate their water. Photo: Damian White
Only a third of Queensland councils fluoridate their water. Photo: Damian White

For some people, fear of the dentist is greater than the fear of dying. It's called odontophobia.