FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 1997

CONTACT:
Jann Ingmire, [email protected]
Chris Martin, [email protected]
312/440-2806

TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR AUGUST MEDIA PACKET

I. The American Dental Association (ADA) says one part of the new Food
and Drug Administration warning label on toothpaste is unnecessary.
The ADA explains its position in this media packet.
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II. Oral piercing (including tongue and lip) creates significant risks,
according to a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association
(JADA).
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III. A recently released study published in JADA finds some baby foods
have a higher concentration of fluoride than others, especially some
chicken products.
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IV. Can baby formulas cause tooth decay? A study published in JADA
analyzes several brands of infant formulas to find the answer to that
question.
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V. Dental x-rays may be a life-saver for patients with blocked arteries,
according to a recent JADA study. Can your dentist see if you're at
risk for a stroke?
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VI. And JADA publishes the new guidelines for administering antibiotics
to dental patients with artificial joints.
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2) Or, you can also access these news releases on Compuserve's J-Forum in
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