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RSU researchers Ilze Maldupa and Sergio Uribe are frequently featured in national and international media for their work on children’s oral health, sugar reduction policies, and the importance of fluoride in preventing caries. They also lead research on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in dentistry, connecting oral health prevention with broader public health and innovation in dental education.
2025
2025
LSM Ārste: Pārāk daudz cukura bērna veselību slikti ietekmē jau grūtniecības laikā. 21. augusts, 2025
Excessive sugar intake from early childhood is a major cause of disease, and limiting children’s sugar consumption to under 5% of daily calories from pregnancy to age three could significantly reduce chronic illnesses, explained Ilze Maldupa from Riga Stradins University on Latvian Radio.
LAMPA Diskusija "Kā finansēt ilgtspējīgu sabiedrības veselību?" 21. jūnijā 2025
A panel discussion examining how sugar taxation and policy measures can reduce unhealthy food consumption, improve public health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs in Latvia, where preventable disease morbidity and mortality is twice the EU average.
LSM Pētniece: Veikalu plauktos vērojama slēptā cukura pandēmija. 18. jūnijs 2025
In Latvia, where 59% of the population is overweight or obese, researchers from Riga Stradins University highlight excessive sugar consumption as a key driver of chronic diseases and early mortality, warning of a “hidden sugar pandemic” and calling for comprehensive measures such as sugar taxation to reduce intake, improve public health, and lower healthcare costs.
Kā samazināt cukura lietošanu ikdienā 10.07.2025.
Latvian researchers at Riga Stradins University found that residents consume three times the recommended daily sugar intake, and physician Ilze Maldupa offers advice on changing dietary habits to improve health.
REplay.lv Kļūstam arvien tuklāki un mazkustīgāki. Galvenais iemesls – par daudz cukura. 16. jūnijs 2025
Specialists on Latvian Radio explained that excessive sugar intake brings short-term pleasure but long-term harm, as the body converts surplus sugar into fat, driving overweight and obesity — a problem confirmed by SPKC data showing rising prevalence among children, adolescents, and adults in Latvia.
LR1 Vai līdz ar jaunā mācību gadu sākumu cukura epidēmija rimsies? 19. augusts 2025
In the Latvian Radio program Ģimenes studija, experts including Ilze Maldupa from Riga Stradins University, psychiatrist Ilze Mežraupe, and nutritionist Guna Rijkure discussed the “sugar epidemic” and how the new school year could be an opportunity to adopt healthier habits.
Jutīgi zobi bez manāma iemesla? Problēma daudziem, cēloņi – dažādi. 2025. gada 24. jūlijs
Studies by RSU researchers Ilze Maldupa and Sergio Uribe show that at least 70% of Latvian adolescents have visible tooth damage, contrasting sharply with Scandinavia where most children are caries-free; tooth sensitivity, affecting 10–30% of people, can stem from multiple causes, while prevention and management rely on healthy daily habits and consistent care.
Ne tikai caurumi zobos: ko zobārstniecība atklāj par mikrobiomu, pēta RSU. 2025. gada 7. jūlijs
RSU researchers emphasize that dental health is closely linked to the human microbiome, with early-life factors such as birth type, feeding, and diet shaping long-term outcomes; since caries is a strong indicator of an unfavorable gut microbiome, improving childhood caries control and adopting evidence-based strategies—such as those developed in the FLPP IEVA project—can strengthen both oral and overall health in Latvia.
"Par 40% var novērst to, ka vēlāk slimos ar diabētu" – aicina bērniem līdz 2 gadiem nedot cukuru. 2025. gada 4. jūnijs
RSU researcher Ilze Maldupa warned that many baby foods contain excessive sugar, despite WHO recommendations against giving sugar to children under two, and stressed that avoiding sugar at this age could reduce the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases later in life by up to 40%.
Par pārmērīgas cukura lietošanas ietekmi uz veselību un lieko svaru. 2025. gada 3. jūnijs
RSU researcher and dentist Ilze Maldupa emphasized that early sugar consumption has a lasting negative impact on oral health, contributing to widespread caries among children in Latvia and creating a burden for the healthcare system; she stressed that policy measures limiting sugar intake in young children could yield significant benefits for public health, while other experts in the discussion highlighted additional effects on obesity, cardiovascular disease, and overall well-being.
"Spried ar Delfi" par pārmērīgas cukura lietošanas ietekmi uz veselību un lieko svaru. Pilns ieraksts. 2025. gada 2. jūnijs
In the Spried ar Delfi discussion, RSU researcher and dentist Ilze Maldupa highlighted the impact of excessive sugar consumption on oral health, noting its role in early caries and the growing burden on Latvia’s healthcare system, while other experts addressed its wider links to obesity and chronic disease.
Vismaz 70% Latvijas pusaudžu ir redzami zobu bojājumi. RSU eksperti par to, kā situāciju labot. 2025. gada 25. marts
RSU experts point out that more than 70% of Latvian adolescents have visible tooth decay, stressing that effective prevention requires daily use of fluoride toothpaste alongside sugar reduction; despite widespread awareness, significant opportunities remain to improve children’s oral health through individual, family, and national actions.
New study could help shape guidelines for GenAI use in dental education. 24. February 2025
A recent scoping review by RSU researchers Ilze Maldupa and Sergio Uribe examined existing university and international guidelines on generative AI in education, underscoring the lack of formal frameworks in dentistry and highlighting priority areas for developing recommendations to guide dental schools and academic staff worldwide in the responsible use of GenAI.
2024
2024
Latvijas bērniem mutes dobuma veselība un higiēna neuzlabojas; sliktāka situācija – reģionos. 19. jūlijs, 2024
Children’s oral health in Latvia shows no improvement, with long waiting lists, low dental attendance, and the poorest situation in rural regions.
LSM Mākslīgais intelekts zobārstniecībā – no negodprātīgiem pētījumiem līdz rīkam ārstniecībā. Skaidro RSU pētnieki 5. novembris, 2024
RSU researchers Ilze Maldupa and Sergio Uribe explained that while AI offers valuable tools for dentistry, its use also raises risks, from unreliable research practices to challenges in clinical application.
RSU researchers highlight the use of ChatGPT in dental research writing 28. August, 2024
RSU researchers Sergio Uribe and Ilze Maldupa analysed nearly 300,000 dental research abstracts and found that about 10% show signs of ChatGPT-assisted writing, highlighting both the impact of generative AI on scientific publications and the need to strengthen open science practices.
“We recommend that dental educators integrate AI tools like ChatGPT into their teaching” 30. September 2024
In an interview with Dental Tribune International, RSU researchers Sergio Uribe, Ilze Maldupa and Falk Schwendicke recommended that dental educators integrate AI tools like ChatGPT into teaching, while stressing the need for cautious and critical use.
FDI to break records in Istanbul: 2024 congress featuring 277 key speakers in ten parallel session halls. 22. August 2024
At an FDI-led session on AI in dentistry, RSU researcher Sergio Uribe, together with international experts, will discuss AI applications in precision dentistry, image analysis, and the role of large language models like ChatGPT in dental education, highlighting both opportunities and challenges.
Video Ilze Maldupa: 93% Latvijas pusaudžu ir kariesa pazīmes
RSU researcher and dentist Ilze Maldupa reported that 93% of Latvian adolescents show signs of caries, underscoring the urgent need for improved prevention and oral health strategies.
RSU pētniece: Latvijā zobārstniecības pakalpojumu pieejamība bērniem ir zema 17. jūlijs 2024
RSU researcher Ilze Maldupa stressed that children’s access to dental care in Latvia remains low, with only about a third visiting a dentist annually, usually just once, which is insufficient given the high prevalence of caries; she highlighted the lack of state-funded visits and persistent societal misconceptions that normalize tooth loss as key barriers to better oral health.
RSU researcher and dentist Ilze Maldupa explained that brushing children’s teeth without fluoride toothpaste is ineffective for preventing caries, urging parents to choose fluoride-containing products and dispelling common myths about their safety.
Slēptā cukura pandēmija: RSU izgaismo "saldās slepkavas" problēmu Latvijā. 18. jūnijs, 2025
RSU researchers warn of a “hidden sugar pandemic” in Latvia, where excessive sugar consumption contributes not only to obesity but also to widespread oral health problems and other chronic diseases.
Bērniem Latvijā ir ļoti slikti zobi! Zobārste nosauc galvenos iemeslus un pasaka vecākiem priekšā, kas ir zobu svarīgākais "sargs". 30. augusts, 2024
RSU researcher and dentist Ilze Maldupa stressed that almost all Latvian adolescents are affected by caries and that no real improvement is seen, pointing to excessive sugar intake and lack of fluoride toothpaste use as key causes while urging parents to ensure early dental visits and proper prevention.
2023
2023
Revidents (video) Halovīns ir klāt! Ārsti iesaka atturēties no ledenēm, skābajām un želejkonfektēm 30. oktobris, 2023
Beneficios de la inteligencia artificial en odontología 01 Mayo 2023
Prof. Sergio Uribe co-authored the FDI World Dental Federation's AI White Paper (2021), contributing to a seven-member international working group that established global guidelines for AI application in clinical care, public health, workforce planning, and research.
2022
2022
Zobārste brīdina par bērnu putru kaitīgumu: “Tur cukura daudzums ir nenormāls!” 2022. gada 25. februārī
Vecākus aicina izvairīties no tik populārajiem bērnu sūcamajiem biezenīšiem. 11. aprīlis, 2022
RSU researcher and pediatric dentist Ilze Maldupa warned that popular squeeze fruit purees can promote tooth decay in children and advised parents that these products are unnecessary for a healthy diet.
2021
2021
LSM Cik daudz cukura ir par daudz? Speciālistu ieteikumi vecākiem par saldumu lietošanas paradumiem ģimenē. 20. oktobris, 2021
RSU researcher and dentist Ilze Maldupa stressed that excessive sugar damages both oral and gut microbiota, leading to early tooth decay, and advised parents to limit added sugars in children’s diets, ensure regular meals, and use fluoride toothpaste twice daily for effective protection.
Revidents: Ārsti: Cukurs kaitē ne tikai zobiem un izskatam, bet arī imunitātei. 13. janvāris, 2021
RSU dentist Ilze Maldupa explained that free sugars, especially in processed products like juices, create an acidic environment in the mouth that damages teeth and gums, stressing that fresh fruit is far less harmful and that fluoride toothpaste is essential for protection.
Zobārste atklāj, kurš cukurotais produkts ir, iespējams, pat kaitīgāks par saldumiem. 2021. gada 16. janvārī
RSU researcher and dentist Ilze Maldupa explained on Latvian Television’s Pārtikas revidents that certain sugary products, such as sweetened drinks, may be even more harmful to dental health than sweets, as they rapidly create an acidic environment that damages teeth.
2019
2019
Latviešu zobārste no Čīles vadīs lekciju par mazuļa zobiņiem , , 26. marts 2019
RSU researcher and dentist Ilze Maldupa, then returning from Chile, gave a lecture on infant oral care, stressing that parents should start brushing as soon as the first teeth erupt and continue assisting until school age, while also guiding on fluoride toothpaste use and the timing of a first dental visit.
2018
2018
¿Cuál es el orden correcto: cepillarse los dientes y usar hilo dental, o hacerlo al revés? 10 mayo de 2018
Research shows flossing before brushing removes 56% more interdental plaque and retains higher fluoride levels in the mouth compared to brushing first, according to a 2018 study featuring RSU researcher Prof. Sergio Uribe's analysis.
2016
2016
La mala salud bucal de los chilenos 24 agosto de 2016
Prof. Sergio Uribe explained to BioBioChile that fluoride toothpaste (minimum 1000 ppm) is essential for oral hygiene, reducing caries by 24% compared to brushing without paste, with fluoride concentration mattering more than paste quantity.
2015
2015
¿Hay una “marca más recomendada por los odontólogos”? 10 verdades sobre la higiene dental. 26 abril de 2015
Prof. Sergio Uribe clarified common dental hygiene myths in a 2015 public education interview, addressing misconceptions perpetuated by advertising claims such as "dentist-recommended brands."
2014
2014
Par fluorīdu saturošiem līdzekļiem kariesa izplatības mazināšanai. 2014. gada 27. maijs
RSU researcher Ilze Maldupa explained that new fluoride-use guidelines developed at the RSU Stomatology Institute provide dentists and the public with evidence-based recommendations on effective fluoride products and methods, aiming to significantly reduce caries prevalence in Latvia.
2010
2010
Clausura del Diploma de Odontología Clínica basada en la Evidencia. 29 de enero de 2010
Prof. Sergio Uribe delivered the closing keynote "Using Evidence for Public Health Decision-Making" at Universidad de Chile's first Evidence-Based Clinical Dentistry Diploma graduation ceremony, establishing his expertise in evidence-based practice education early in his career.
2008
2008
Ventajosas posibilidades para la investigación a través de la red. 20 de noviembre de 2008
Prof. Sergio Uribe presented "Tools for Dental Research" at Universidad de Chile's 8th Research Colloquium (2008), demonstrating early adoption of online collaboration tools that eliminate geographic barriers for scientific investigators worldwide.
2007
2007
Odontólogo de la UV recibe importante distinción internacional. 18 Junio 2007
Prof. Sergio Uribe received the Best Prevention Research Award at the 86th IADR Annual Convention in New Orleans, recognizing early childhood caries prevention research conducted in collaboration between Universidad de Valparaíso and University of Gothenburg among 5,000+ international dental researchers.
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