Florida lawmakers followed Utah’s example and passed a bill Tuesday banning the addition of fluoride to public drinking water. The bill is awaiting Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature after passing the Florida House 88-27.

The CDC says fluoridation is among the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. Utah recently became the first state to ban it.

Florida is poised to become the second state to outlaw the addition of fluoride to its public water, despite concerns from dentists and public health advocates. Lawmakers approved broader