MUMBAI, India: India’s growing appetite for sugar is no longer just a dietary concern; it is a mounting public health crisis. From fizzy drinks to ultra-processed snacks, rising sugar consumption is fuelling a surge in dental disease and major non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. To support stronger policy action to improve oral health in the country, a recent review has brought together evidence showing how fiscal and regulatory measures aimed at sugar control could reduce dental caries burden and treatment costs in India.