Fluoridated Drinking Water May Combat Dental Erosion Of Dietary
Origin Common To Arabian Gulf Countries Dentistry Conference in
Abu Dhabi to address oral health issues of dietary origin. -
(1888PressRelease) August 16, 2012 - Dubai, UAE - Soft drinks,
including fruit juices, have a low pH and are therefore highly
acidic. When consumed regularly, the acids present in soft
drinks gradually dissolve the enamel on the surface of teeth.
This will result in pain and possible loss of the teeth. A
recent UAE-based study found that the prevalence of dental
erosion in school children aged 5-6 living in Ajman was 36.7 per
cent . Acid erosion of dietary origin is a growing problem in
countries such as the UAE and wider Arabian Gulf, and the role
of fluoride in the prevention of the problem is being examined.
Amanda Feest, Dental Nurse Team Manager, National Health
Services, UK, and Sue Field, Tutor and Examiner for the National
Examination Board of Dental Nurses (NEBON), UK, will run a
workshop on the issue of dental ero