Australia's dentists have put the spotlight on the harmful impact of vaping as part of national guidelines on managing oral health.
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An 11-point charter has been released by the Australian Dental Association it says reflects latest science and research.
As part of the charter, the peak body for dentists said "smoking, vaping and tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and chewing tobacco, are harmful to oral health".
The federal government this year vowed to ban the import of all non-prescription e-cigarettes under a $234 million crackdown.
Other recommendations in the association's charter include avoiding giving "free sugars" to infants and not putting babies and children to bed with a bottle.
It urges twice daily brushing of teeth, customised mouthguards for sports, regular and dental check ups.
The charter also cautions alcohol consumption is harmful to oral health.
"The updated recommendations mean healthcare professionals and policy makers will be on the same page when it comes to promoting oral health measures to patients and consumers," said Melbourne University Dental School's Mihiri Silva, who led the project.
Australian Associated Press
