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Banning amalgam could increase US dental costs by $8 billion a year

Thursday, September 20, 2007
A study in the current issue of the journal Public Health Reports examines the potential economic impact in the US of a ban or restriction on the use of dental amalgam, a material commonly used to fill cavities.

For further information refer to 20070920 BANNING AMALGAM -US report.doc

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The ADA and the Local Organising Committee invite all associated with dentistry to participate in the Australian Dental Congress and Exhibition in Perth.
Mark the dates in your diaries 12-15 March 2009

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Dental Health Week is a community awareness program coordinated and funded by the ADA. In 2008 the ADA is leading a campaign to target 30-50 year olds and has developed a range of Fact Sheets on oral health care. August 4 - 10 is Dental Health Week

Click here for previous Dental Health Week material.

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Mouthguard Awareness

The ADA is once again conducting a Mouthguard Awareness campaign in 2008. 
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On the 23rd July 2007 the ADA wrote to the major political parties seeking their policies on dental health issues. Click here to review the ADA Inc Report Card on Dental Health Policies Election 07 (PDF 122 KB) 


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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. 
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Click here for information on the ADA Awards for Excellence in Dental Journalism


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