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Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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American Dental Association announces 10th National Children's Dental Health Week (Feb 2-8), predicting better adult dental health for U.S. children via brushing, low-sugar diets, exams, and fluoridated water; Georgia coordination by Drs. Chrietzberg and Robinson.
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Children in the United States will enjoy far better dental health in adulthood than do their parents, the American Dental Association forecast in announcing plans for the 10th National Children's Dental Health Week, February 2-8.
Dr. John E. Chrietzberg, director, Dental Health Services, Georgia Department of Public Health who co-ordinated plans with Dr. R. I. Robinson, president of the Georgia Dental Association, for the week's observance in the state, said "though less than 5 per cent of the population of the United States is free of dental disease, it is possible to curb this alarming disease rate."
Dr. Chrietzberg listed proper tooth brushing, a diet low in sugar, frequent dental examinations and the drinking of fluoridated water as the best protection against serious dental decay.
Since mouth acids which cause decay usually form a few minutes after eating, Dr. Chrietzberg stressed the importance of brushing the teeth immediately after meals or light snacks limiting the intake of sweets, particularly those eaten between meals, and seeing that children eat a well balanced diet is factors in preventing dental disease.
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February 2 8
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The American Dental Association announced plans for the 10th National Children's Dental Health Week, forecasting better dental health for children in adulthood. Dr. John E. Chrietzberg, coordinating with Dr. R. I. Robinson for Georgia observance, stated less than 5 percent of the U.S. population is free of dental disease but it can be curbed through proper tooth brushing, low-sugar diet, frequent examinations, and fluoridated water. He stressed brushing after meals, limiting sweets, and balanced diet to prevent decay from mouth acids.