Turning Research Into Action
Science Policy and Advocacy are vital to IADR because they help translate research into action, ensuring that scientific evidence guides decisions that improve oral health worldwide.
Sugar-sweetened Beverages
In addition to dental caries, sugar-sweetened beverages and free sugars are common risk factors for obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Read the full IADR science policy statement on sugar-sweetened beverages.
More important topics in science and dental research
Community Water Fluoridation
Adopted 1979, Updated 1999 and 2022
Individual and Professional Methods of Fluoride Use
Adopted 2022
Safety of Dental Amalgam
Adopted 2019, Updated 2025
Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products
Adopted 1996, Updated 2015 and 2025
Tobacco Funded Research
Adopted 2024
Antimicrobial Resistance
Adopted 2025
Salivary Biology and Diagnostics
Adopted 2026
Noma Research
Adopted 2026
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