{
  "id": 12549947,
  "title": "Junk Food Driving Tooth Decay Among Children, Experts Warn At Indore Dental Workshop",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/junk-food-driving-tooth-decay-among-children-experts-warn-at-indore",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-07T04:28:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/topnews/junk-food-driving-tooth-decay-among-children-experts-warn-at-indore-dental-workshop"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indore dental professionals gathered for the sixth annual 'Pedomatix' workshop to address the challenges of treating children's oral health. Root causes of tooth decay, particularly the surge in junk food consumption among young patients, were identified as a pressing issue. The joint event, organized by the Indore Dental Association and the Government Dental College, emphasized the importance of preventive dental care and modern techniques to ensure safe, comfortable procedures for children. Celebrity attendees included Dr Arvind Ghanghoria, Dean of MGM Medical College, and Dr Anuradha Jain, president of the Indore Academy of Paediatrics. Pediatric specialists like Dr Praveen from London, Dr Anuj Bhardwaj, and Dr Jaideep Singh Chauhan shared insights on clinical experiences, while discussing cutting-edge treatments and practical hurdles in the field. Conscious sedation, commonly known as 'happy gas,' was highlighted as a key tool to alleviate anxiety in children undergoing dental work.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Modern techniques in paediatric dental care and the growing challenges of treating children were discussed at the sixth annual joint workshop, ‘Pedomatix’, held at Super Speciality Hospital on Tuesday. Experts flagged rising junk food consumption among children as a major cause of tooth decay and stressed preventive dental care. The workshop was jointly organised by the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}