Capricious nonsense
Article Abstract:
A lawsuit against the American Dental Association (ADA) and toothbrush manufacturers, which brands toothbrushes as dangerous devices, is ridiculous. The plaintiff asserts that toothbrushing causes tooth erosion, and that the industry and the ADA should have placed warning labels on brush packages. Tooth injury that was formerly ascribed to aggressive toothbrushing may often result from high jaw clamping forces. The use of toothbrushes prevents tooth decay and gum disease, despite the allegations of litigious plaintiffs.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1999
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Outrageous
Article Abstract:
Public schools systems have sold access to their student bodies in outrageous advertising and marketing deals with soft-drink companies. These multimillion-dollar agreements allow soda companies to install vending machines, place their name on athletic facilities, and advertise on campus. The school districts get additional funding, the taxpayers spend a little less on education, and students get easy access to sugar-laden beverages that increase their risk of tooth decay and erosion.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1999
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Outrageous II
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The American Dental Association House of Delegates passed a resolution in 2000 opposing 'pouring rights' contracts. These are contracts between the soft drink industry and schools that promote the consumption of soft drinks by children during school hours.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2001
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