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Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

The key to a healthy smile lies in habits formed during infant years 9NewsJune 4-10, 2012United Kingdom Edition 2012 2010 Preferred Products Often times, compromises have to be made when develo- ping impression materials. Because normally the rheological properties of stability and good flow characteristics would stand in each other’s way. DMG’s Honigum overcomes these contradictions. Thanks to its unique rheological active matrix, Honigum yields highest ratings in both disciplines. We are very pleased to see that even the noted test institute »The Dental Advisor« values that fact: Among 50 VPS Honigum received the best »clinical ratings«* www.dmg-dental.com honigum. Overcoming opposites. *The Dental Advisor, Vol. 23, No. 3, p 2-5 AZM_Honigum_DeEnItFr_1203.indd 1 02.04.12 09:47 L eading experts in tod- dler feeding and dental health have united to highlight the importance of diet, positive feeding habits and good oral health routines in the early years, as part of National Smile Month (20 May-20 June). Around a quarter of a mil- lion children starting pri- mary school across the UK will already have tooth decay and the Infant & Toddler Fo- rum (ITF) and British Dental Health Foundation are work- ing together to raise aware- ness about how to avoid this wholly preventable problem. Those who learn good habits from an early age are more likely to carry them into adulthood, and the ITF – spe- cialists in food and feeding in the under threes – has pro- duced a sheet of simple tips to help families take positive steps towards their toddlers’ good dental health. Endorsed by the Foundation, the prac- tical, evidence – based ad- vice includes tips on how to care for children’s teeth – in- cluding diet, bottle-feeding, tooth brushing, fluoride and medicines. Advice around what and what not to eat can also be confusing; the UK Royal Col- lege of Surgeons Dental Facul- ty recently reported that half of five year olds show signs of enamel erosion caused by fruit, particularly citrus fruits and encouraged schools to ban fruit juice and to offer milk and water instead. Judy More, paediatric die- tician and member of the ITF, says: “It is important to give young children the opportu- nity to learn to like water as a drink by offering it. Fruit juice, like other sweet drinks, causes tooth decay when drunk frequently throughout the day. If fruit juice is given as a drink it should be well diluted; for example one part juice to about six to ten parts water and served in a glass, cup or beaker, not a bottle. “Sweet food, sweet drinks and fruit juices should only be given at four occasions throughout the day (eg three meals and one snack) to minimise the times teeth are exposed to sugar and acid. Water and milk are the only drinks that should be offered between meals and snacks.” Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the Founda- tion says, “Educating chil- dren from an early age can reap huge benefits, as the development of a good oral healthcare routine begins at a young age.” For more information on protecting toddlers from tooth decay, download the ITF’s free ‘Protecting Tod- dlers from Tooth Decay’ Guid- ance & Tips sheet for families or Factsheet for professionals working with parents. For further information about National Smile Month and to view resources sup- porting the campaign visit: www. smilemonth.org DT The key to a healthy smile lies in the infant and toddler years