Canadian Professional Association Resources on Diet and Tooth Decay: Website Content Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tooth decay is an important public health concern affecting individuals of all ages. Dietary intake is critical to tooth decay prevention as both the types of foods and beverages consumed and how food and beverages are consumed (eg, frequency) can impact risk. Foods and beverages can both protect against and promote tooth decay.

Objective

This study aims to explore information targeted to the public on diet and tooth decay available from websites of professional organizations and regulatory bodies in Canada and the readability of this information.

Methods

Canadian websites of regulatory bodies and professional organizations for dietitians, oral health professionals, nurses, and physicians in Canada were thoroughly searched by 2 researchers (MF and JL) from

SUBMITTER: Fotheringham M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12818494 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature