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Dentists, physicians join for 2020 Calif. soda tax measure
By Tony Edwards
A law was passed in California on June 28 that bans cities and counties from imposing new soda taxes for more than a decade. Now two large healthcare provider organizations have teamed up to file a 2020 ballot measure to levy a statewide tax on sugar-sweetened drinks.
July 5, 2018
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How to help patients and society combat added sugars
By Theresa Pablos
Despite overwhelming evidence about the harms of added sugars, dentists don't always feel comfortable discussing nutrition with patients. So experts described the best strategies to counsel patients during a panel presentation at the recent 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. They also discussed public health activism efforts around sugar-sweetened beverages.
March 4, 2018
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Panel warns of sugary drink health effects
By Theresa Pablos
Health experts detailed the effects of sugary drinks during a panel presentation at the 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The panelists emphasized that these beverages can have oral and overall health consequences and that added sugars may come from surprising sources.
February 28, 2018
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Week in Review: Products to look for at GNYDM; plus production per dentist and sugary drinks
By Tony Edwards
November 21, 2017
U.S. sugary drink consumption is declining
By Theresa Pablos
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption is declining, according to a new study from Harvard University researchers. While Americans are drinking fewer sugary beverages than they were a decade ago, consumption still exceeds the limit recommended by the U.S. government.
November 19, 2017
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Obese kids consume more calories from sugary drinks
By Theresa Pablos
Does a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages potentially reduce childhood obesity rates? Before that provocative question can be answered, researchers need to know what impact these beverages have on children's total daily calorie consumption. New research presented at a major obesity conference may provide some answers.
May 22, 2017
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Effects of Mexican beverage tax deepening over time
By Lori Roniger
What can we learn from Mexico's experience with its sugar-sweetened beverage tax? A new study has found that the reduction seen in sugar-sweetened beverage purchases during the first year the tax was in effect is growing and may be enhanced by a tax increase.
March 6, 2017
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Infographic: A look at U.S. sugary drink consumption
By Theresa Pablos
Most Americans drink at least one sugar-sweetened beverage per day, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The finding is concerning because sugary drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet and can lead to dental caries and erosion.
February 5, 2017
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Can restricting sugar at school improve oral health?
By Lori Roniger
Do school nutrition policies actually improve children's oral health and reduce caries rates? A new study suggests that a policy that restricted sugary drinks and foods at a school with socioeconomically disadvantaged students significantly reduced the caries rate.
January 26, 2017
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Proposed U.K. soft drinks levy likely to reduce caries
By Lori Roniger
A U.K. proposal to tax soft-drink manufacturers could reduce caries incidence by nearly 270,000 cases a year, according to a study in Lancet Public Health. However, the effects on health will depend on the industry's reaction to the levy, which could include reducing the amount of sugar in these drinks and increasing their prices, the authors concluded.
January 9, 2017
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Study: Sugar taxes reduce caries, increase revenue
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Some cities and countries have instituted a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, and more are considering one. However, there's never been an economic evaluation of these taxes and their impact on caries reduction and revenue. Researchers from Germany studied these factors and more to determine if such a tax is beneficial.
September 29, 2016
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JAMA editorial: San Francisco sugary drink decision a victory
By Donna Domino
San Francisco is the first U.S. city to require health warnings on ads for sodas and sugary drinks. The pioneering law is a victory over the beverage industry's efforts to manipulate science, according to the authors of an editorial in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
August 8, 2016
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