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ADA Asks Congress for Money

By Dr. Ben Pinkston In Miscellaneous June 15, 2015

Recently Dr. Maxine Feinberg, President of the American Dental Association (ADA) went before the House Appropriations Committee asking Congress to fund dental research that would establish linking dental disease with sugar consumption.

The ADA is requesting that Congress give $425 million for the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) to conduct research on the effects of added sugars and sweeteners on oral health.

Dr. Fienberg said “From a dental perspective, a steady diet of sugary foods and drinks, including natural fruit juices and sports drinks can damage teeth. A lack of certain nutrients can also make it difficult for tissues in the mouth to resist infection.”

This research would allow the ADA to make recommendations and endorsements on products and procedures that would help the public to have stronger teeth and gums, allowing people to live longer and healthier lives.

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