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25 August 2026

Sugar tax may prevent millions of dental procedures, study suggests

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Sugar tax may prevent millions of dental procedures, study suggests

A new Australian study suggests a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks may prevent 3. 7 million cases of tooth decay as well as 306,000 cases of gum disease or complete tooth loss nationally.

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