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president’s report dental health week adsa committee 2015 gold coast convention report desertSMART eco fair rural events nepal dental outreach scholarships
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ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES Cathleen Dong sponsorship@adsa.org.au PUBLICATION SUBMISSIONS AND ENQUIRIES Amy Cao publications@adsa.org.au AUG 2014 / 02
PRESIDENT’S REPORT The ADSA team has finally recovered from the week that was ADSA Convention 2014. We hope you had an amazing time on the Gold Coast and are getting fired up for ADSA Convention 2015 in Cairns! I’d like to say a huge thank you to Mohit Tolani and Jess Sun, the ADSA Co-convenors, and the entire convention committee for putting on an amazing week. Go to page 8 to read more about the ADSA Convention. At Convention we made some changes to the structure of ADSA, with committee positions now lasting from the 1st of January to the 31st of December This is to have a longer hand over period, and to be in line with other national student bodies. We also elected the ADSA 2015 committee at the AGM, and you can read more about your new representatives on page 5. We have made some other changes to the ADSA structure and constitution, and these changes will be up on our website shortly. Audrey Irish President
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ADSA UPDATES
SUGARBANDITS
Dental health week a nationally recognised week held in August every year aimed at promoting dental health in Australia.
This year the theme for Dental Health Week was Babies and toddlers. People were encouraged to identify the ‘sugar bandits’ in their family – people who feed kids sugar and lollies as a treat. The campaign is aimed at parents and friends to educate them on what sugar does to kids teeth and how to reduce dental decay.
The resources made for dental health week are available all year round, so we encourage you to check out the website at www. dentalhealthweek.org.au for some great info on childhood dental health. The ADSA is very keen to run an oral health promotion activity during dental health week next year, so if you are interested in getting involved, please email president@adsa.org.au.
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ADSA UPDATES
2015COMMITTEE
Congratulations to the ADSA’s newly elected committee who will be stepping into their roles on January 1, 2015. Elections were held at Griffith University during the 2014 Annual General Meeting, For more information about each of the positions, visit www.adsa.org.au
Mohit Tolani President Griffith University Goals: I can confidently say that the dental students’ welfare and academic interests is my upmost priority following implementation of novel ideas. As an example, with experience as the ADSA 2014 co-convenor, I wish to connect with university-based clinicians, local – regional dentists who would wish to support and offer guidance to the students pertaining to year levels; assisting their transition from university and real life clinical practice and extend the community outreach aspect of ADSA. Working with ADSA is a grateful chance to contribute to this scholastic organisation and the dental schools nationally lucratively. As the President for 2015, I vouch that all tasks will be conducted efficiently, diligently and above all, with a good moral standing. Lastly, all I would like to say is that “together we can do it”. About me: I am also the current president of the Griffith University Dental Students’ Association (GUDSA) and was previously the sponsorship officer for GUDSA. I also hold vice presidency for the Rotaract Club of Southport and was previously Treasurer for 2011 and 2012. AUG 2014 / 05
Cathleen Dong
Vice President Charles Sturt University
Goals: I am looking forward to another great year with ADSA in 2014. We have grown so much in the last year and there are many exciting opportunities to continue this trend. Previously as the Sponsorship Officer, I have watched ADSA develop a number of great new partnerships and I hope that we can maintain these relationships and build new ones in order to create more benefits. ADSA at its core is about representing dental students’ interests and I can’t wait to work with the new team to ensure that we remain a significant voice in the discussions regarding the issues surrounding the dental workforce amongst others. About me: Outside of studying at university, I enjoy photography, playing music and video games. Fun fact: I also have a German Shepherd named Apollo who looks cute but if you tried to pat him, you definitely wouldn’t think that anymore.
Nibir Hossain Secretary University of Sydney
Goals: My goal is to make sure that as dental students our needs are voiced and that as a member of ADSA I’m doing my best to collectively make our lives easier. About me: Some of my past roles include ERep yr1 (2014), Year Rep Physiotherapy (20102013) and Treasurer and cofounder of the SUPS (Sydney Uni Physio Students) (2013-2014) and general volunteering work In life outside of dentistry (in reality it should be life before dentistry because seriously) most nights I go home and I’m like I should prepare for tomorrow. But my interests include mixed martial arts, tennis, having fun with mates, gaming, general fitness (given my undergrad), doing new things and expanding my comfort zone-planning to go sky driving but i have a fear of heights. Finally, if you see me around come and say hi. All the best for the year ahead.
James Zvirblis Treasurer University of Sydney Goals: Through effective and efficient management of the ADSA budget I hope to make opportunities available for students to broaden their experiences and abilities as future healthcare providers.
Since my first convention in Adelaide, I have felt strongly about joining ADSA and I will do my best to ensure we achieve the association’s aims to increase the standing of it’s members. About me: Before entering the all-consuming world of dental school I was a practicing Radiographer. I still work casually and love the work because of all the patient contact, but my life-long obsession with teeth meant that I just couldn’t resist heading back to uni to become a Dentist! I love to travel and hope to make the most of the available international placements. One thing that worries me though is my innate ability to loose things and/or hurt myself while overseas. To date I haven’t heard of anyone else who’s managed to have a toe half digested by the exotic “Sea Cauliflower” of the South Pacific.
Amika Bober Rural Charles Sturt University Goals: I hope to expose dental students to rural and remote placement opportunities in Australia and encourage the practice of holistic health care. I also hope to introduce international volunteering opportunities and bring to light how similar the dental/health needs are in rural and regional areas around the world. About me: I was born in the Philippines and raised in Darwin, NT. I moved to Orange to pursue Dentistry via the Clinical Science degree pathway. I love to cook and entertain friends and chill out with my dogs. I hope to encourage students to work, volunteer and experience the rural life style. I’m sure if you give it a chance you would love it as much as I do.
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Cherie Yam Sponsorship Griffith University Goals: As your ADSA sponsorship officer for 2015, I hope to expand as well as retain the current relationships that ADSA has with other important associations. I strongly believe that being exposed to these organizations is beneficial not only to ADSA, but also to all you students! Hopefully, students can understand what’s available for you during and after your degree. About me: When I’m not getting drilled at dental school, you’ll often find me relaxing with a camera in my hand, traveling to remote areas or watching a musical. I can also play drums, piano and flute – a self-confessed muso.
Nathaniel Nowicki
Website University of Adelaide Goals: I wish to continue the excellent work that has been done online for ADSA so far with the hope to maintain both a professional touch wuth a fun twist that engages all who visit keeping all things up to date on the world wide spiderweb About me: I love driving, cars, bikes, mechanics, anything that involves driving and not slowly. I also like photography and well im the humming whistling singing dentist that never shuts up! but the patients havent seemed to mind so far... till the fat lady sings!
Nicole
Cheryl Chen Publications University of Queensland Goals: My goal is to translate the latest issues, opportunities and innovation arising from the dental discipline to students. In doing this, I hope to stimulate students’ interests, incite new ideas and promote community awareness surrounding dental health. Ultimately, I would like to expand our collective potential as future dental practitioners by bringing the dental student community together through ADSA. About me: In life outside of dentistry, you’ll often be able to find me sipping tea, sketching, singing and/or grooving to ‘70s soul. I also have a penchant for murder mysteries, movie musicals and meditation. And alliteration too, clearly. AUG 2014 / 07
Contemplacion Media and Community
Charles Sturt University Goals: With so many issues affecting the future of the dental profession, my goal is to keep the future dentists of Australia connected, informed, and supported by the association. I believe the dental student community have the right to know everything that affects our future prospects as health professionals, and in this day and age, social media is an integral tool to achieve this. About me: Outside of dentistry, I like long walks along the beach, a romantic dinner and a movie. Haha but seriously, I have 4 things that I enjoy in life - coffee, food, friends and family. I love meeting new people, playing soccer, listening to music, and hitting up festivals and concerts.
ADSA UPDATES
CONVENTIONREPORT
On July 8th, in glorious weather that could only be fit for a dental student convention at the stunning Gold Coast, 280 delegates from all across Australia flew in for what would be a jam-packed week of eye-opening academics, amazing social round ups and unforgettable memories. By Jessica Sun, Convention Co-convenor 2014
Starting off with registrations, our delegates arrived brimming with enthusiasm, and collected their starter packs before settling themselves comfortably at the Hilton hotel in the heart of Surfers Paradise. We kicked off the night with a Tropicana-themed boat cruise along the Nerang river, which brought out all the Hawaiian T-shirts and tiki costumes for what could be fit for a scene from Blue Hawaii. With a fantastic DJ, great canapĂŠs and freeflowing drinks, our delegates were more than enthusiastically mingling with their new found friends amongst the backdrop of the night lights of Surfers Paradise.
The next morning, hangovers withstanding and with little shut-eye, we commenced the academic program avidly, first off with our official welcome and an introduction to the history of Griffith Dental School from our Head
of School Professor Massey. We continued with fascinating lectures from recent Griffith graduates followed by the first of our breakout sessions. For the first time in ADSA convention history, delegates were given the choice of attending specific workshops and seminars including Orthodontics, Oral maxillofacial surgery and Implants (to name just a few) which many thoroughly enjoyed. We also listened attentively to the Dental Workforce debate, which had the President of the ADA Dr. Karin Alexander join the QLD Shadow minister for Health as well as our own President Audrey Irish discuss the pressing issue of the oversupply of dental graduates in the workforce.
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Heads abuzz with new knowledge, we let off some steam at the Thrift-shop themed pubcrawl for the night which had us raid Grandpa’s closet for a revisit to all things fashion faux-pas and fun. Starting off at the Beer garden for more mingling we then continued the festivities at Vanity then Sin city where more than just a few itchy sweaters, double denim outfits and other unrecognisable fur items were left behind.
With just a few hours of downtime after the game, delegates headed to Dreamworld where we had exclusive access to the 3 iconic rides - the Giant drop, Buzzsaw and the Claw while those somewhat-less-inclined to hop onto rides were entertained with the Gold Rush Alley games and Old time photos. An Illuminated Laser light show concluded the night after which delegates were keen to take themselves (and their newlywon prizes) back to the Hilton. Friday morning’s academic program brought on more engaging lectures on Voluntary dental graduate year programs and the dental job market before delegates went to their consequent sets of break-out sessions. Ranging from seminar topics on the art of clinical communication to the oral maxillofacial surgery trauma practical workshop which got participants down and dirty in our prosthodontics labs, all were thoroughly pleased with their newfound knowledge and expertise.
Thursday morning commenced with a fascinating set of lectures on forensic dentistry, dental volunteering opportunities and dentolegal patient cases before delegates (donning their Nike-inspired volleyball T-shirts), hopped onto buses for Broadbeach for an exciting game of beach volleyball, bringing out a competitive streak that was particularly evident to a certain team of Sydney siders. Much fun was had among participants and spectators alike, where Griffith proved their all-rounded skills coming first place!
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Satisfied but exhausted from the day’s events, delegates got keen to dress up for our last costume party for the week at East nightclub, where the “Toys and Stories” theme got the Zorros and Minions dancing with the Tin tins and Wonderwomen with the odd cow and lion jumping in for good measure. With canapés and unlimited drinks for the first 2 hours, we certainly lived up to East’s maxim- “Spiritual nightlife”.
Saturday’s program was just as jam-packed as any other day, with 2 subsequent seminar sessions followed by the much anticipated annual Tradeshow, where a great turnout of delegates were able to ask as many questions as they liked and gathered to listen to our various sponsors. Following this, the annual ADSA general meeting had us vote in our new ADSA committee for 2015, to which a congratulations must go to those newly appointed!
With heavy hearts bittersweet from the conclusion of the week’s events, we celebrated the end of convention in a classy Casino Royale finale on the 77th floor of the Q1 hotel, offering 360 degree views of the Gold Coast.
It has been an absolutely incredible experience to be part of this wonderful team of hardworking committee members and an experience I will treasure for many years to come. From our sponsors, our contributing academics, the convention team, official committee and last but not least our delegates, thank you so much for your time and enthusiastic participation. Convention has been a collaborative effort and its success can only be attributed to the hard work of all involved. For our delegates, I hope your experience was as wonderful as it has been for me, because it’s been such a rewarding experience and an honour to have been a part of. But for now, we pass on the baton to our JCU friends up on Cairns. We can’t wait for what you guys have in store for us! Until then folks, we’ll see you all on the other side!
Photos courtesy of Jess Zachar, The JT Collection and Sarah Pragnell AUG 2014 / 10
RURAL NEWS
ECOFAIR The desertSMART Eco Fair has been running for six years
now and aims to educate, inspire and activate the community around science and sustainability issues and features high profile speakers, workshops and films. By Sadit Reza, La Trobe University Photos by Libby White, University of Queensland On the 8th -10th of August, I had the privilege of attending the Alice Springs desertSMART Eco Fair alongside health students from their respective rural health clubs in partnership with the National Rural Health Student’s Network (NRHSN). Our aim was to promote rural health careers and healthy habits to the children in the local community through workshops and an interactive stall at the Olive Pink Botanic Garden. Over the three days, there were a number of eco science activities for the school children, guided botanic garden tours and information sessions. Some of the high profile speakers on show included the likes of landscape architect and television personality Costa Georgiadis and Australian radio presenter, comedian, and media personality Adam spencer.
As a 2nd year Dentistry student from La Trobe Rural Health Club (LARHC), teaching children and teenagers of a variety of ages (especially toddlers) of the importance of adequate oral hygiene was definitely my highlight. Providing children with oral hygiene instruction with teractive models and toothbrushes as well as educating them of the importance of oral health for their overall wellbeing was an unsurmountable experience. Other activities included plaster casts and stethoscopes with other medical and allied health students from TROHPIQ, LARHC, ROUNDS and NRHSN. Visiting the ‘Purple House’, which is also known as the AUG 2014 / 11
Western Desert Dialysis (Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation) was also a unique venture. The Purple House provides dialysis services to Alice Springs and five remote communities from the mobile Purple truck. The aim of this initiative is for people to be able to stay in their hometown or remote community with their families and receive dialysis treatment without having to commute to the city.
During our free time, we had the opportunity to explore the spectacular rugged outback which Northern Territory has to offer. Activities included visiting the Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm Kiosk located in the West McDonnel National Park and the Royal Flying Doctor Service tourist Information Centre in Alice Springs. Overall, it was agreed that the Alice Springs experience was highly rewarding for all of the attendees. It proved to be informative, inspirational, aspirational and practical and I would certainly be glad to return in the future, either as a student or as a graduate. For those interested in attending any future rural or Indigenous festivals in your local area, contact your local rural health club for more information and get involved!
RURAL NEWS
GETINVOLVED There are many rural events coming up in the second half
of the year. If you are interested in attending any of these events, contact your local rural health club as well as NRHSN for potential funding and support!
2014
Sept 2-3
Sept 9-11
3rd NSW Rural Health and Research 4th Rural and Remote Congress 2014 Health Scientific Symposium ‘Rural Health Horizons - Shaping our Old Parliament House, Future’ Canberra Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) Oct 3-5
Rural Appreciation Weekend Wagga Wagga, NSW
Oct 13-15 Oct 15-17 Oct 15-17
2015
Sept 17-20
National Indigenous Mens Conference
SARRAH National Conference Mantra on Salt Beach, Kingscliff, NSW
Oct 15-18
CRANAPlus 32nd Annual Conference "Creating and sustaining diversity within communities" Pullman Albert Park, Melbourne World Indigenous Domestic Violence Conference
Dec 8-10
National indigenous Women’s Conference All at Pullman Cairns Intern’l Hotel QLD World Indigenous Conference May 24-27
13th National Rural Health Conference, Support the People, Places, Possibilities of rural and remote Australia Darwin NT Call for abstracts now open
AUG 2014 / 12
YOUR STORY
NEPALOUTREACH
In January this year, Emma Wilkinson from James Cook University volunteered with Around Good People for a series of non-profit Dental Outreach Projects in Nepal By Emma Wilkinson, James Cook University
In January of this year eight dental students, including myself, headed off to Nepal for an adventure of a lifetime. We would be volunteering with a grassroots organization called Around Good People, in a village three hours out of the closest city and over eight hours on bus from the capital, Kathmandu. Three of the Griffith third years were amongst the five JCU students ranging from 3rd year to a new graduate. On arrival to the village we were given a welcoming ceremony where the entire village showered us in flowers, music and "Namastes". Over the nine days of clinic we saw over 1100 patients! From children to the elderly, cleans to AUG 2014 / 13
extractions. Mostly extractions. The two supervisors and extensive staff that helped us complete the dental camp were all amazing and helpful. We were given full use of the biggest house in the village, where they had installed toilets and a hot shower just for us. Considering it was the first official camp of Around Good People – it couldn't have been better. We got to go on a weekend elephant safari and a couple of us even went on a flight around Mt Everest while experiencing a winter that just doesn't exist in Cairns!
SCHOLARSHIPS Here is a list of scholarships for dentistry students administered by the Services for Australian Rural and Remoral Health (SARRAH) as part of the Nursing and Allied Health Scholarshop and Support Scheme (NAHSS). Applications for many are open now or opening soon. You may be eligible to apply for the following:
Undergraduate Scholarship Provides assistance for people living in rural, remote and regional areas to study at an undergraduate or entry level. Applications for funding in 2015 will open Tuesday 2 September 2014. Clinical Placement Scholarship Provides assistance to allied health students to undertake a clinical placement during their course of study in rural and remote Australia. Applications for funding in 2015 will open on 19 August 2014 and close on 9 October 2014. Postgraduate Scholarship Provides assistance for allied health professionals who provide a clinical service within Australia to enhance their skills and further develop their knowledge. Applications are now open!
Visit their website for more information on elligibility and the application process: http://sarrah.org.au/ AUG 2014 / 14
A THANK YOU TO OUR PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS
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WHO SUPPORTED GOLD COAST CONVENTION 2014 AUG 2014 / 15
A Guide to the Science of chewing Sugarfree Gum In addition to visiting the dentist regularly, brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and maintaining a balanced diet, chewing sugarfree gum can help protect teeth when patients are ‘on-the-go’ How can chewing gum help your patients maintain oral health? As you know, immediately after eating, plaque acids can attack teeth and initiate the demineralisation of the tooth surface, which can weaken teeth and lead to decay over time. Chewing sugarfree gum increases the production of saliva, which can help neutralise plaque acid, wash away food particles and remineralise tooth enamel to strengthen teeth. In fact, chewing sugarfree gum for 20 minutes after meals and snacks has been proven to help reduce tooth decay.1
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Research shows that chewing sugarfree gum can help protectteeth in a number of ways. Multiple clinical trials have consistently demonstrated the effect of chewing sugarfree gum in helping to reduce the incidence of dental caries. 2,3 The Australian Dental Association (ADA), New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) and the FDI World Dental Federation recognise the scientific evidence supporting the benefits of chewing EXTRA® sugar free gum.
Other oral care benefits of chewing sugarfree gum include:
✔Stimulate saliva flow: By stimulating saliva production, chewing sugarfree gum can be an important defense mechanism to help protect teeth.4,5
✔Reduce plaque: Chewing sugarfree gum has been associated with a reduction in the quantity and development of plaque on teeth, and a reduction in the acid-forming ability of plaque.6,7,8
✔Neutralise acids: Salivary stimulation by chewing sugarfree gum after snacks or meals containing fermentable carbohydrate has been demonstrated to reduce the acidogenic potential of foods significantly.9,10,11
1 Szóke J, Proskin HM, Banoczy J. Effect of after-meal sugarfree gum chewing on clinical caries. J Dent Res. 2001; 80(8): 1725-729. 2 Deshpande A, Jadad AR. The impact of polyol-containing chewing gums on dental caries: a systematic review of original randomised controlled trials and observational studies. J Amer Dent Assoc. 2008; 139(12): 1602-614. 3 Mickenautsch S, Leal SC, Yengopal V, et al. Sugar-free chewing gum and dental caries: a systematic review. J Appl Oral Sci. 2007; 15(2): 83-88. 4 Dawes C, Dong C. The flow rate and electrolyte composition of whole saliva elicited by the use of sucrose-containing and sugarfree chewing gums. Arch Oral Biol. 1995; 40(8): 699-705. 5 Polland KE, Higgins F, Orchardson R. Salivary flow rate and ph during prolonged gum chewing in humans. J Oral Rehabil. 2003; 30(9): 861-65. 6 Kandelman D, Gagnon G. A 24-month study of the incidence and progression of dental caries in
relation to consumption of chewing gum containing xylitol in school preventive programs. J Dent Res. 1990; 69(11):1771-775. 7 Topitsoglou V, Birkhed D, Larsson LA, et al. Effect of chewing gums containing xylitol, sorbitol or a mixture of xylitol and sorbitol on plaque formation, ph changes and acid production in human dental plaque. Caries Res. 1983; 17(4): 369-78. 8 Söderling E, Mäkinen KK, Chen CY, et al. Effect of sorbitol, xylitol and xylitol/sorbitol chewing gums on dental plaque. Caries Res. 1989; 23(5): 378-84. 9 Park KK, Schemehorn BR, Stookey GK. Effect of time and duration of sorbitol gum chewing on plaque acidogenicity. Pediatr Dent. 1993; 15(3): 197-202. 10 Fröhlich S, Maiwald HJ. Reversal of food induced plaque acidity by chewing gums. J Dent Res. 1992; 71(1 suppl.): 269 (Abstract #1309). 11 Fröhlich S, Maiwald HJ, Flowerdew G. Effect of gum chewing on the ph of dental plaque. J Clin Dent. 1992; 3(3): 75-78.
✔Remineralise enamel: Stimulated saliva helps to restore minerals in tooth enamel, as levels of calcium and phosphate ions in the saliva increase due to stimulation caused by chewing gum.12,13,14,15,16
✔Clean the mouth of food debris: Chewing sugarfree gum increases the rate of food debris clearance from teeth compared with not chewing gum during the initial 15 minutes after eating.17
✔Relieve dry mouth discomfort: Stimulation of salivary flow caused by chewing gum can relieve some of the discomfort of xerostomia. In fact, chewing sugarfree gum has been shown to be one of the most preferred treatments for xerostomia.18,19,20,21 12 Creanor SL, Strang R, Gilmour WH, et al. The effect of chewing gum use on in situ enamel lesion remineralisation. J Dent Res. 1992; 71(12):1895-900. 13 Leach SA, Lee GT, Edgar WM. Remineralisation of artificial caries-like lesions in human enamel in situ by chewing sorbitol gum. J Dent Res. 1989; 68(6): 1064-068. 14 Manning RH, Edgar WM. Salivary stimulation by chewing gum and its role in the remineralisation of caries-like lesions in human enamel in situ. J Clin Dent. 1992; 3(3): 71-74. 15 Steinberg LM, Odusola F, Mandel ID. Remineralising potential, antiplaque and antigingivitis effects of xylitol and sorbitol sweetened chewing gum. Clin Prev Dent. 1992; 14(5): 31-34. 16 Wefel JS, Jensen ME, Hogan M, et al. Effect of sugarless gum on human intra-oral demineralisation and remineralisation. J Dent Res. 1989; 68(1 suppl.): 214 (Abstract #263).
Triolo P, Jensen M. Effect of chewing gum on food clearance from the dentition. J Dent Res. 1990; 69 (1 suppl.): 136 (Abstract #220). 18 Fox PC, Van Der Ven PF, Baum BJ, et al. Pilocarpine for the treatment of xerostomia associated with salivary gland dysfunction. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1986; 61(3): 243-48. 19 Olsson H, Axéll T. Objective and subjective efficacy of saliva substitutes containing mucin and carboxymethylcellulose. Scand J Dent Res. 1991; 99(4): 316-19. 20 Aagaard A, Godiksen G, Teglers PT, et al. Comparison between new saliva stimulants in patients with dry mouth: a placebo-controlled double blind crossover study. J Oral Pathol Med. 1992; 21(8): 376-80. 21 Dawes C, Macpherson LM. Effects of nine different chewing gums and lozenges on salivary flow rate and ph. Caries Res. 1992; 26(3): 176-82. 17
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