Health
A tax on sugary drinks can make us healthier—it's time for Australia to introduce one, say researchers
Sugary drinks cause weight gain and increase the risk of a range of diseases, including diabetes.
May 6, 2024
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Dentistry
Minor dental restorations found to decrease after implementation of sugar-sweetened beverage tax
A study aiming to examine rates of minor restorations before and after the implementation of a Sugar Sweetened Beverage (SSB) tax in the city of Boulder, Colorado, on July 1, 2017 was presented at the 102nd General Session ...
Mar 19, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Oral health behaviors associated with mental health disorders
A study that examined oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with self-reported mental health disorders was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting ...
Mar 19, 2024
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Dentistry
Population-health prevention strategies to achieve equity in child oral health
A study aiming to understand the impact of public health strategies on the oral health of children from historically marginalized groups was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction ...
Mar 19, 2024
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Dentistry
Examining family out-of-pocket expenditure on dental care
A study aimed at determining if poorer families pay more for dental care as a proportion of their total income than richer families. was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with ...
Mar 19, 2024
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Dentistry
Future dental health needs among the elderly
As the proportion of elderly individuals in the population continues to grow, the demand for various medical treatments may also increase. This includes the need for dental health services. But what kind of dental care will ...
Jan 25, 2024
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Dentistry
Lack of fluoridated water a health risk for disadvantaged Queenslanders
Researchers have found Queenslanders from lower socio-economic areas are at higher risk of dental disease due to a lack of fluoridated water.
Jan 22, 2024
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Dentistry
Access to dental care has benefits beyond Canadians' mouths
Oral diseases, particularly dental decay and periodontal (gum) diseases, are largely preventable, yet are some of the most common non-communicable diseases around the world. Pain due to untreated dental decay impacts eating ...
Dec 21, 2023
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Dentistry
Less than 75% of Queenslanders have access to fluoridated water. And it's putting oral health at risk
Health-care professionals have recently called on the Queensland government to mandate fluoride in drinking water across the state, where water fluoridation coverage lags behind other Australian states and territories.
Nov 25, 2023
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Gastroenterology
Presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting
The annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology was held from Oct. 20 to 25 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and attracted participants from around the world, including gastroenterology and digestive ...
Nov 8, 2023
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