Dental Health Week Aug 2020

Dental Health Week, which takes place in the first week of August, is the Australian Dental Association’s annual major oral health promotion campaign. Its aim is to educate Australians about the importance of maintaining good oral health  in throughout their lives.

This year, Dental Health Week (DHW) aims at starting the conversation on the effects of sugar on oral health, and how to interpret nutrition information panels, all while shedding light on hidden sugars.

Key Sugar Messages

• Consume no more than 6 teaspoons (24 grams) of free sugar per day.

• Choose foods with less than 10 grams of sugar per 100 grams.

• Look out for hidden sugars when purchasing foods and drinks.