Interprofessional Perceptions of Dental Providers’ Engagement in Childhood Obesity Prevention

Pediatric dental professionals offer basic dietary guidance on the prevention of dental caries; however, there has been a public health call to action for further engagement in childhood obesity prevention. This cross-sectional study explored how registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and primary care providers (PCPs) perceive the initiation of weight-, nutrition-, and health-related conversations in a pediatric dental setting using an online survey and mixed methods analysis.

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• Abstract

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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis

Author(s): Anna Mowell

Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training

Year: 2020

Adviser(s):

• Michelle Averill