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Smith, Suzanne M. – Journal of School Health, 2005
The American diet has undergone substantial changes, a fact that has negatively impacted the dental health of children. Primary prevention is the ideal method to address the current increased incidence of tooth decay. Educating kids, and their parents, about the qualities of snacks as well as the role of frequency of snacking could help to reduce…
Descriptors: Health Education, Prevention, Dentistry, Eating Habits