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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

Sponsored by: National Network for Oral Health Access

Developed by: NNOHA (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.