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Dental Health Week 2005

 

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During Dental Health Week, 1-7 August 2005, the Australian Dental Association (ADA Inc) will be driving awareness about oral care for children and expectant mothers.

Dental decay and gum disease are costly health burdens – dental decay is the second most costly diet-related disease in Australia with an economic impact comparable with that of heart disease and diabetes (AHMAC 2001) . Ironically, dental decay and gum disease are also some of the most preventable conditions.

Inappropriate feeding practices at all ages have an impact on our children’s oral health from a decay, as well as erosion, perspective. Frequent consumption of refined carbohydrates in foods or drinks has led to an increase in the levels of decay in preschoolers and erosion in our adolescents. Nutritionally sound eating habits will benefit the teeth, the waistline and the overall health and well-being of our young Australians. Additionally, many myths around oral care for expectant mothers also contribute to compromised oral health.

The ADA Inc has developed 3 key focus areas for Dental Health Week 2005 with the intent of assisting children and expectant mothers with their oral health needs.  

 

Dental Health Week Fact Sheets

ADA Dental Health Week 2005 Media Release

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 Click here for more DHW material 

 


 

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34th Australian Dental Congress - Brisbane
30 Mar - 03 Apr 11

 

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As part of a community campaign to promote good oral health care for babies and toddlers the ADA has developed oral hygiene tips for parents and carers of young children.
 
> Learn more



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ADAVB’s Convention – Dentistry2010 – will
be bigger and better with the introduction of pre-Convention workshops and multiple concurrent sessions. 

 

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The ADA's 2010 Advertising Planner is now available.


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Dental Health Week is a community awareness program coordinated and funded by the ADA. In 2009 the ADA is leading a campaign to target 55 year olds and over and has developed a range of Fact Sheets on oral health care. August 3rd - 9th is Dental Health Week.

> Click here for DHW 2009 Media Release.

>Click here for previous Dental Health Week material.

 

 


 

 

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The ADA is once again conducting a Mouthguard Awareness campaign in 2009. 

>Read More  
 

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Have you recently covered a story on dentistry or oral health?

Find out more  information on the  ADA's Journalism Award.


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