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Nutrition: Page 3
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
How to deal with the Halloween candy rush
By
Alex Dagostino
Evidence shows that excessive sugar consumption can lead to a variety of negative health outcomes, including tooth decay and diabetes. But most children can withstand a short-term binge in candy consumption without concern, a pediatric dietician told
The Philadelphia Inquirer
.
October 27, 2022
Obesity tied to tooth loss in 1st-of-its kind study
By
Alex Dagostino
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers analyzed the impact of obesity on the number and position of residual teeth by age groups in a study published in
PLOS One
. An increase in body mass index was tied to tooth loss.
October 17, 2022
Week in Review: SalaryScan results | Pediatric legal case | Biden nutrition plan
By
Theresa Pablos
September 30, 2022
$8B U.S. plan includes fortifying dentists' nutrition literacy
By
Melissa Busch
On September 28, the Biden administration unveiled an $8 billion plan to end hunger and reduce diet-related disease in the U.S. by 2030 through several actions, including pledges from the Children's Oral Health Institute and others to bolster education in nutrition.
September 29, 2022
Week in Review: What sugar does to enamel | ADA weighs in on Medicare changes | Caring for patients with cancer
By
Theresa Pablos
September 9, 2022
Dr. Alvin Danenberg launches new book
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Alvin Danenberg's new book,
Eat as if Your Life Depends on It!
, launched September 9. Danenberg highlights the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis in the U.S. and describes the importance of a robust immune system to prevent chronic diseases, including periodontal disease and dental decay.
September 8, 2022
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
5 back-to-school tips from a dental hygienist
By
Lindsey Dalley, RDH
It's that time of year again: Supplies are bought, backpacks are donned, and kids are returning for yet another school year. Lindsey Dalley, RDH, lists five messages your practice can share with parents and children to ensure oral health isn't forgotten in the back-to-school shuffle.
August 29, 2022
Diabetes affects tooth hardness in mice study
By
Alex Dagostino
A recent animal study shows that type 1 diabetes can negatively affect the microhardness of enamel and dentine, according to findings published in the
Archives of Oral Biology
.
July 6, 2022
Bleeding gums? Consider hydrogen-rich water
By
Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Bleeding gums may be typical, but they're not normal. In this column, Dr. Alvin Danenberg explores how the overproduction of free radicals in gum cells serves as a catalyst for active periodontal disease and why drinking hydrogen-rich water may improve gum health.
July 6, 2022
TikTok trend may harm tooth enamel
By
Alex Dagostino
A trending recipe that mixes flavored sparkling water with balsamic vinegar to create a so-called healthier alternative to soda has gone viral on social media platform TikTok. However, some are concerned about the effect on teeth, since acid can erode tooth enamel.
June 20, 2022
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