Bungalower And The Bus

Dr. David Sutton is the founder and lead dentist at Dapper Dental, a modern dental practice in Winter Park. Born and raised in Coral Springs, Dr. Sutton became the first doctor in his family, driven by a desire to make a tangible impact on people's lives. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida (UCF) in 2008 and went on to complete his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Sutton is a friend of the site and the official dentist of Bungalower Media, so we invited him to come chat about the recent move by the governor's office to remove fluoride from drinking water, because he sees it as a form of "forced medication." Fluoride was added to Florida's drinking water as part of a public health initiative to prevent tooth decay. Beginning in the mid-20th century, scientific studies showed that communities with naturally occurring fluoride in their water had significantly lower rates of dental cavities. In response, Florida—like many other states—b