Case-control study to promote oral health in asthmatic children:Natural dietary strategies to conserve teeth erosion [ 2003 - 2007 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr William Young (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Peter Davies

Brief description Asthmatic children are at risk of dental corrosion, from medications that shut off saliva. Saliva protects teeth from acids in soft drinks and stomach-acid reflux. Dentist, William George Young and Nutritionist, Peter Davies, at the University of Queensland study children’s teeth, diet and lifestyles for the best natural methods to promote oral health. They will counsel parents and children on diets that conserve the teeth from dental erosion and decay by salivary stimulation. Patients need to self-manage their asthma and diets to avoid negative outcomes and costs in acute medical and dental therapy for these two chronic conditions.

Funding Amount $AUD 112,500.02

Funding Scheme NHMRC Strategic Awards

Notes Oral Health Research