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Pumpkin spice craze sparks oral health concerns
By Ava Barros
Pumpkin spice lattes may be a fall favorite, but their high sugar content and acidity can weaken enamel, increase the risk of tooth decay, and cause staining, according to research from the Canada-based dental clinic Inglewood Family Dental.
October 31, 2024
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A dental hygienist shares her oral health advice for Halloween
By Kevin Henry
Which talking points does a dental hygienist share with her patients about all the candy that comes with trick or treating? Maria Jackson, RDH, shares her thoughts.
October 29, 2024
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Heart attack, stroke linked to no-calorie sweetener in toothpaste
By Melissa Busch
A zero-calorie sugar substitute commonly found in toothpaste and chewing gum may be associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular events.
June 10, 2024
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Soda tax may only benefit oral health in some areas
By Ava Barros
Monthly rates of restorations fell after a sugar tax was imposed in Colorado, but the oral health benefits varied in other places that taxed sweet drinks. The research was presented at the IADR meeting.
April 8, 2024
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Soda tax may be linked to drop in dental-related hospital stays
By Ava Barros
More than 5,500 hospital admissions for tooth decay for kids may have been prevented due to the implementation of a soft drink tax in the U.K., according to a study recently published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention, and Health.
November 30, 2023
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Calif. legislature approves nutrition standards in schools
By Will Morton
California could become the first state to codify President Joe Biden’s federal guidelines on school nutrition standards aimed at reducing sugar and salt in school meals.
September 20, 2023
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WHO European region launches status report on oral health
By Amerigo Allegretto
The World Health Organization (WHO) European region recently released a status report on oral health, emphasizing that national health coverage packages must expand access to oral healthcare services.
April 21, 2023
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Sugary drink tax may reduce healthcare costs
By Will Morton
Residents in Oakland, CA, have bought fewer sugary beverages since a local soda tax went into effect.
April 20, 2023
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USDA proposes limiting sugar in school meals
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on February 3 a proposal to revamp nutrition standards, limiting the amounts of sugar in school meals. The proposal would limit added sugars in certain products and eventually the weekly menu and allow flavored milk with limits on added sugar.
February 2, 2023
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Which beverages cause the most dental erosion?
By Alex Dagostino
Which type of sugary drink causes the greatest amount of dental erosion to baby teeth? Researchers soaked 52 extracted molars in flavored milk, orange juice, and Pepsi for four weeks to find out. They shared their results in an article published on September 6 in the Pediatric Dental Journal.
September 7, 2022
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How sugar taxes impact low-income communities
By Alex Dagostino
Research published June 1 in JAMA Open Network provides compelling evidence that sugar-sweetened beverage taxes decrease consumption of sugary drinks. Though the evidence is convincing, the study's authors urge policymakers to consider the larger impact of these taxes on society.
June 2, 2022
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Are sugar taxes actually effective?
By Alex Dagostino
More than 45 countries and local jurisdictions have implemented taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages. But are these taxes effective? To find out, researchers systematically reviewed and meta analyzed existing literature in a new article published June 1 in JAMA Network Open.
June 1, 2022
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