Can dental teams help with obesity management?
A study conducted at Loughborough University in the U.K. examined how dental teams could contribute to weight management interventions during routine appointments.
Patients are “receptive” to weight management support from their dentists, according to the study, and both the public and dental professionals support weight screenings, discussion and interventions becoming a more standard part of dental appointments.
The study also identified several barriers in hindering routine involvement of dental teams in weight management, such as the fear of offending patients and lack of time.
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