Launched this week by the Australian Dental Association (ADA), this year’s focus is Tooth Erosion. Recent research conducted in Australian schools which covered over 700 children, found that 68 per cent of students had at least one tooth showing signs of erosion.

The ADA has said the surge in the consumption of fruit juice bar and sports drinks products amongst young people, has been a contributing factor. The Dental Health Week campaign has been tailored to three distinct age groups: These groups include:

• Tooth erosion in Children & Teenagers • Tooth erosion in Adults & Pregnancy • Tooth erosion in Older Australians

For full information and fact sheets regarding Dental Health Week 2010: Tooth Erosion, visit the official Dental Health Week Website.

Or view our display on Tooth Erosion in the foyer of the Dentistry Library.