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34 NEWS Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition | 3/2018 Sipping hot fruit teas and snacking can lead to tooth erosion By King's College London An acidic diet has long been associat- ed with erosive tooth wear. However, some people who consume dietary acids develop erosive tooth wear and some do not. Scientists at King’s College London have examined the risk factors and damaging habits associated with the consumption of acidic foods that re- sult in the loss of tooth enamel and dentine. Drawing on a previous study at Guy’s Hospital, London, that com- pared the diet of 300 people with se- vere erosive tooth wear and 300 peo- ple without, researchers identifi ed how different behaviours increased the risk of developing the condition that affects more than 30% of adults in Europe. The King’s team found that eating and drinking acidic food and drinks, particularly between meals, carried the greatest risk. Those who con- sumed acidic drinks, including wa- ter with a slice of lemon or hot fruit fl avoured teas, twice a day between meals, were more than 11 times more likely to have moderate or severe tooth erosion. This fi gure was halved when drinks were consumed with meals. The research, reviewed in the Brit- ish Dental Journal, also identifi ed a range of foods, drinks and medica- tions that have the potential to be erosive. Drinks with added fruit or fruit fl avourings were dominant and massively increased the erosive po- tential of the drink, putting them on a par with cola drinks. Researchers found that sipping, holding or rinsing drinks in the mouth prior to swallowing increases the risk of tooth erosion, as these habits increase the duration and/ or force of the contact between the acidic drink and surface of the teeth. Wine tasters, for example, swish and hold wine in their mouths for pro- longed periods and multiple times a day, while long distance drivers or video gamers may sip acidic drinks over long periods of time. voured sweets, lozenges or medica- tions have large erosive potential when consumed regularly - The increase in patients with tooth erosion may be linked to changing patterns of eating, such as increased snacking in both children and adults - Drinks are more likely to cause tooth erosion when served hot - Vinegars and pickled products can also lead to tooth erosion Lead author, Dr Saoirse O’Toole said: ‘It is well known that an acidic diet is associated with erosive tooth wear, however our study has shown the impact of the way in which acidic food and drinks are consumed. With the prevalence of erosive tooth wear increasing, it is vitally important that we address this preventable aspect of erosive tooth wear. Reducing dietary acid intake can be key to delaying progression of tooth erosion. While behaviour change can be diffi cult to achieve, specifi c, targeted behav- ioural interventions may prove suc- cessful.’ The study also found: - Sugar-free soft drinks are as erosive as sugar-sweetened ones - Fruit fl avoured teas and fruit fl a- See Saoirse on BBC News here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/ health-43165233/the-truth-about- fruit-tea Postgraduate studies at the Dental Institute Enhance your skills with blended learning courses designed for working dentists. 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Find out more: visit kcl.ac.uk/distancedentistry or email distancedentistry@kcl.ac.uk RANKED NUMBER TWO IN THE WORLD FOR DENTISTRY QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2018 12th annual Senior Dental Leaders programme held in London By King's College London Another cohort of accomplished delegates gathered in London in March for the 12th annual Senior Dental Leaders programme (SDL), an international conference designed to develop high-level leadership and management capabilities in oral health leaders from around the globe. Over 200 participants from over 43 countries now count them- selves as part of the highly connect- ed senior dental leader network. First conceptualised by Professor Raman Bedi in 2007 at King’s Col- lege London, the SDL programme is organised by the Global Child Dental Fund, King’s College London Dental Institute and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and is co- sponsored by Henry Schein, Inc. and Colgate-Palmolive. The intensive multi-day confer- ence brought together dental policy makers, national Chief Dental Offi c- ers, representatives from NGOs and members of clinical and academic communities, who work to forge an international collaborative network with the goal of advancing the mis- sion of a cavity-free world for chil- dren. Speakers included Professor Mike Curtis, Dean of King’s College London Dental Institute; Dr Bruce Donoff, Dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Dr Marsha But- ler, Vice President of Oral Health and Professional Relations, Colgate-Pal- molive; and Mr Stanley M Bergman, Chairman & Chief Executive Offi cer, Henry Schein, Inc. Professor Raman Bedi, Chairman of the Global Child Dental Fund, said: “Leadership training in oral health is just as important as gaining clini- cal skills. It is not only necessary for dentists but a whole range of other health professionals such as doctors, nurses and health visitors. Leader- ship development is also crucial for schoolteachers around the world to advocate for better child oral health."