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Survey: Kids’ Perceptions of Halloween Include “Too Much Candy” and Desire for Other Types of Treats

New York, New York, October 24, 2012— The American Dental Association® (ADA) and PopCap Games today announced the results of a new survey targeting trick-or-treating children (ages 5 to 13) in the U.S., looking at kids’ views and perceptions of Halloween. Approximately 94% of all American children participate in trick-or-treating, and 65% of them consider Halloween the best holiday of the year. At the same time, the survey found that a significant majority of kids are primed for changes to the holiday. Among the top findings, two-thirds of kids surveyed agree that they eat too much candy

American Dental Association Responds to New York City’s Ban of Large-size Sugary Beverages

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                     Media Contact: Lydia Hall                                                                                                            halll@ada.org       Nicole Brown                                                                                    BrownN@ADA.org                                                                                                           312.440.2806 Statement from Dr. William Calnon, President, American Dental Association on New York City’s Ban of Large-size

ADA Praises Portland, Ore., City Council for Vote to Fluoridate

Chicago, Sept. 12, 2012— The American Dental Association (ADA) today praised the Portland, Ore., City Council’s unanimous vote to begin fluoridating the city’s municipal water system before a self-imposed deadline of March 2014. The vote marks an end to Portland’s distinction as the largest U.S. city not providing its citizens the oral health benefits of optimally fluoridated water.  “We applaud the Portland City Council’s decision to follow the solid science,” said ADA President William R. Calnon, D.D.S. “The evidence supporting water fluoridation is overwhelming. It is a safe,

Statement from Dr. William Calnon, President, American Dental Association on New York City’s Proposed Ban of Large-size Sugary Beverages

CHICAGO, June 1, 2012—The American Dental Association (ADA) applauds New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for shining a spotlight on the issue of frequent and excessive consumption of soda and other sugary beverages which raises the risk of adverse health conditions such as obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. When it comes to a ban related to a particular food or beverage, is a stick rather than a carrot approach the best way to get people to adopt healthier diets? Perhaps not, but the attention alone that the mayor’s proposal has generated on this issue is certainly a huge step in the

Dental Associations Urge Governments, United Nations to AddressGlobal Impact of Oral Disease

CHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2012 –Meeting today at the American Dental Association (ADA) headquarters, the ADA, FDI World Dental Federation and dental associations around the world urged their respective governments and the United Nations (U.N.) to recognize and address the global impact of oral disease. The ADA is a member of the FDI, an international organization comprised of approximately 200 national dental associations and specialist groups. According to ADA President William R. Calnon, D.D.S., “When we improve the nation’s oral health, we help improve their overall health. We urge U.S.

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