Tooth decay is an infectious disease - and it is a reality. All children are at risk. The ODA Special Report Tooth Decay in Ontario's Children: An Ounce of Prevention -- A Pound of Cure is a call to action for parents, government and the community - we all need to work together on prevention.


Tooth Decay Facts: Did you know?

• It is the second most common cause of school absenteeism;
• It is five times more common than asthma in children age 5-17;
• It can be transmitted by sharing a spoon with young children or licking their pacifier;
• It is preventable in almost all cases.

Every parent, grandparent and caregiver must read this Special Report.

The time to act is now. We owe it to the children of Ontario.
An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.

About the Special Report
This Special Report from the Ontario Dental Association is a direct result of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) conference held in Toronto in 2008. The conference featured international experts and high-profile oral health-care stakeholders who focused on best practices aimed at the prevention of tooth decay, especially in the children's high-risk category.

For details, please visit: http://www.oda.ca/