Obesity Management in Dental Practice
This course provides an in-depth understanding of obesity-related oral health issues and effective management strategies within the dental practice.
Key topics covered in this course include:
- Understanding the intersection between oral health and obesity and the shared risk factors such as high sugar diets.
- Recognising the role of dental professionals in public health initiatives, particularly in managing obesity-related conditions.
- Developing effective communication strategies for discussing weight without causing embarrassment or discomfort.
- Learning methods to overcome barriers to weight discussions and integrating these into routine care.
- Collaborating with healthcare professionals such as dietitians and physicians to provide comprehensive care.
Dental teams are encouraged to support and advocate for a holistic patient health approach, focusing on the unique role of dentistry in promoting healthy lifestyles.
Aim
The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to allow learners to develop their professional knowledge, understanding and competence in addressing obesity and its impact on oral health, in line with their identified personal learning requirements.
Course objective
- to update members of the dental team with current best practice in managing obesity-related oral health issues and communicating effectively with patients.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
- Recognise the link between obesity and oral health conditions.
- Understand the role of dental professionals in managing obesity as a public health issue.
- Learn strategies for effective and empathetic communication regarding weight with patients.
- Identify barriers to weight discussions and develop methods to overcome them.
- Through achieving these outcomes, provide an improved level of service to their patients.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): A, C, D.