Tag: oral health tracker
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Building Healthy Smiles from Childhood in Glen Iris
A consistent oral hygiene routine for children helps protect against dental disease throughout life, according to Australian Dental Association (ADA). Recent findings show that early dental care is essential not just for a healthy smile but for long-term overall health. The ADA, alongside the Australian Health Policy Collaboration (AHPC), published a report highlighting concerning trends…
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Junk Food Advertising and Children’s Dental Health in Glen Iris
Recent research led by Associate Professor Lisa Smithers from the University of Adelaide, published in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, has found that Australian children are exposed to twice as much unhealthy food advertising as healthy food advertising. This large-scale study highlights a growing public health concern as dietary habits formed in childhood…