ADAVB supports ban on body piercing for under-16s
The ADAVB has written to the State Attorney-General, Mr Hulls, expressing appreciation on behalf of the dental profession for the Government’s commitment to legislate to require parental consent for any body piercing for children under 16 years of age.
In an email to Mr Hulls, the Branch's CEO, Mr Garry Pearson, said: "The damage done to both soft and hard oral tissues due to piercing can be extensive, and we welcome the encouragement this legislation will give to parents and children to consider the risks before proceeding with oral piercings.
"The ADAVB would be pleased to assist relevant departmental staff in the preparation of updated public information materials warning of the oral health risks from piercing. We recognise that there may also be a need to update the Health Guidelines for the Beauty and Body Art Industries, and we would likewise be happy to assist in that undertaking should this be helpful.
"Congratulations on this excellent public health initiative."
Link: http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/body-pierce-laws-to-be-tightened/2007/09/10/1189276635226.html
In an email to Mr Hulls, the Branch's CEO, Mr Garry Pearson, said: "The damage done to both soft and hard oral tissues due to piercing can be extensive, and we welcome the encouragement this legislation will give to parents and children to consider the risks before proceeding with oral piercings.
"The ADAVB would be pleased to assist relevant departmental staff in the preparation of updated public information materials warning of the oral health risks from piercing. We recognise that there may also be a need to update the Health Guidelines for the Beauty and Body Art Industries, and we would likewise be happy to assist in that undertaking should this be helpful.
"Congratulations on this excellent public health initiative."
Link: http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/body-pierce-laws-to-be-tightened/2007/09/10/1189276635226.html
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