Calories, Cavities, and Kids
The Role of Dental Professionals in Addressing Childhood Obesity
Year Developed: 2018
Resource Type: Archived Webinar.Primary Audience: Clinicians
Language(s): English
Developed by: National Network for Oral Health Access (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: The webinar addresses the role of dental professionals in addressing childhood obesity
Resource Details: Oral health care providers have an excellent opportunity to promote healthy weight in children in view of their frequent contact with pediatric patients and conversations with parents about sugar-containing beverages, the single largest category of caloric intake in children.
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues
Resource Subtopic: Diabetes, Oral Health, Behavioral Health.
Keywords: Obesity.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.