WSDA Launches “Stop Big Sugar” Program and Calls Out Kellogg Foundation
The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) initiated their “Stop Big Sugar” campaign on January 10, 2022. The program has a dual faceted objective. .
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Lack of Fluoridated Water and High Sugar Intake Increase Tooth Decay Risk by 70%
Children with limited exposure to fluoridated water and a high sugar intake are 70% more likely to develop cavities in their permanent teeth,.
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OHF Applauds British Ban on Junk Food TV Commercials
As the government of the United Kingdom prepares a ban on television advertising for foods high in sugar, fat, and salt before 9.
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Poor Oral Health Impacts Athletic Performance
Poor oral hygiene has a negative impact on athletic training and performance, according to Sunstar, which notes that maintaining a healthy mouth should.
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Researchers Chart Gentler Strategy for Treating Early Childhood Caries
The combination of a carb-heavy diet and poor oral hygiene can leave children with early childhood caries (ECC), a severe form of dental.
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84% of UK Adults at High Risk of Tooth Decay
More than 45 million British adults are at an increased risk of tooth decay, according to the Oral Health Foundation (OHF) and Colgate-Palmolive.
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Sugar Purchased in Soft Drinks Falls by 10% After Industry Levy
The amount of sugar purchased by households in the United Kingdom through soft drinks fell by 10% in the year following the introduction.
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Orange Juice Gets Reclassified for Its Sugar Content
A decision by the Australian and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation has seen orange juice go from a five-star designation under.
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Advertised Kids’ Breakfast Foods Have Three Times the Sugar as Those for Adults
The average amount of sugar in breakfast products advertised for adults in Spain totaled 10.25%, while the sugar in products aimed at children.
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COVID-19 Impacts Oral Health—Even If You Don’t Acquire the Viral Infection
Only history will be able to fully measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. But many dental professionals are already seeing a direct.
