to encourage consumers to maintain diets that contribute to sound oral health. Sweetened
beverages are not part of that diet. Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) include sodas,
sweetened coffees and teas, and fruit, sports, and energy drinks. SSBs are a leading
cause of caries.
JADA. 2015; 146: 73-74
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J Dent Res. 2014; 93: 8-18
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- Jevdjevic M.
- Trescher A.L.
- Rovers M.
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Soda consumption nearly doubles the risk of developing caries in children and increases
the likelihood in adults.
- Sohn W.
- Burt B.A.
- Sowers M.R.
J Dent Res. 2006; 85: 262-266
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- Heller K.E.
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In addition to caries, sugary drinks increase the risk of developing obesity, diabetes,
metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and heart disease.
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As the ADA advocates for the importance of oral health in overall health, oral health
professionals should be concerned about these adverse health effects as well. It is
time for the ADA to advocate for one of the most effective SSB reduction policies:
beverage taxation.
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Dr. Feldman is a clinical assistant professor and the director, Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry, 345 E 24th St, 9W, Pediatric Dentistry, New York, NY 10010.
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