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Diet & Dental Health

The Journal of the American Dental Association

• Communicating Effectively with Patients Suspected of Having Bulimia Nervosa (JADA, August 2005)
• Oral Health, Nutrient Intake and Dietary Quality in the Very Old  (October 2002)
• Assessing Fluoride Levels of Carbonated Soft Drinks  (November 1999)

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ADA News

• IOM committee proposes school nutrition standards (April 26, 2007)
• Soda sales in schools curbed (May 3, 2006)
• Soda in Schools Threatens Oral Health, Dentist Tells IOM Committee (March 2006)

Additional Resources

• ADA Statement: Role of Sugar-Free Foods and Medications in Maintaining Good Oral Health
• Food Marketing to Kids Workshop—Comment | PDF file/52k NEW!
• For the Dental Patient
  • Eating Habits That Can Harm Teeth (December 2002) | PDF file/30k
  • Diet and Tooth Decay (April 2002) | PDF file/121k
• Oral Health Topics: Diet and Oral Health
• Report on Soft Drinks and Oral Health Effects | PDF file/60k

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