Abstract
This study aimed to explore pediatric dentists' perspectives on obesity-related interventions for parents of young children. A web-based survey was administered to 210 American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry members. Findings revealed that respondents considered it important for various healthcare professionals, especially pediatricians and nurse practitioners, to engage in obesity-related parent education. Strong consensus existed on educating parents about the link between early childhood caries and diet, soft drink and fruit juice consumption, and healthy snacking. The study also found positive attitudes correlated with increased engagement in objective weight determination, data collection, and diet/nutrition counseling.
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Swanson, Arianne DDS, MS; Boynton, James R. DDS, MS; Salzmann, Larry B. DDS; Yang, Yu-Ju DDS; and Inglehart, Marita R. Dipl. Psych., Dr. phil., Dr. phil. Habil
(2024)
"Pediatric Dentists’ Considerations Concerning Obesity-Related Education for Parents of Young Children: Who Should Educate about What, How and When?,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 106:
No.
1, Article 4.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol106/iss1/4
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