Amy R Villarosa1, David George2, Lucie M Ramjan3, Ravi Srinivas4, Ajesh George4. 1. Centre for Oral Health Outcomes and Research Translation (COHORT), Liverpool 1871, Australia; Western Sydney University, Penrith 2751, Australia; South Western Sydney Local Health District, NSW, Australia; Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Liverpool 1871, Australia. Electronic address: amy.villarosa@health.nsw.gov.au. 2. Western Sydney University, Penrith 2751, Australia. 3. Western Sydney University, Penrith 2751, Australia; Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Liverpool 1871, Australia; Centre for Applied Nursing Research (CANR), Liverpool 1871, Australia. 4. Centre for Oral Health Outcomes and Research Translation (COHORT), Liverpool 1871, Australia; Western Sydney University, Penrith 2751, Australia; South Western Sydney Local Health District, NSW, Australia; Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Liverpool 1871, Australia; University of Sydney, Camperdown 2050, Australia.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: With the growing prevalence of childhood obesity worldwide, there is a need for interventions to identify and address overweight and obesity in childhood. Although guidelines recommend general practitioners routinely screen for overweight and obesity among children, research suggests this is often not done. To address this, dental practitioners may be able to play a role in identifying and addressing overweight and obesity among children. METHODS: This review aimed to explore the evidence and efficacy of existing obesity and overweight interventions targeting children in the dental setting. A systematic search of nine electronic databases was conducted to identify relevant published and grey literature. This was expanded to also include strategies for promoting oral health in the dental setting. RESULTS: A total of 11 records were included in this review, which focussed on the current role and effectiveness of dental practitioners in addressing obesity among children, and the available strategies and resources. Although there was a paucity of research on the training of dental practitioners in this area and their efficacy in identifying and addressing obesity among children, evidence suggests that parents found it acceptable for dental practitioners to promote healthy practices to children who experience overweight or obesity. This review also identified screening tools and strategies for identifying and addressing overweight and obesity among children in dental practice. CONCLUSION: There is a clear role for dental practitioners in addressing overweight and obesity among children, however further research is required to identify the most effective interventions to implement in dental practice.
INTRODUCTION: With the growing prevalence of childhood obesity worldwide, there is a need for interventions to identify and address overweight and obesity in childhood. Although guidelines recommend general practitioners routinely screen for overweight and obesity among children, research suggests this is often not done. To address this, dental practitioners may be able to play a role in identifying and addressing overweight and obesity among children. METHODS: This review aimed to explore the evidence and efficacy of existing obesity and overweight interventions targeting children in the dental setting. A systematic search of nine electronic databases was conducted to identify relevant published and grey literature. This was expanded to also include strategies for promoting oral health in the dental setting. RESULTS: A total of 11 records were included in this review, which focussed on the current role and effectiveness of dental practitioners in addressing obesity among children, and the available strategies and resources. Although there was a paucity of research on the training of dental practitioners in this area and their efficacy in identifying and addressing obesity among children, evidence suggests that parents found it acceptable for dental practitioners to promote healthy practices to children who experience overweight or obesity. This review also identified screening tools and strategies for identifying and addressing overweight and obesity among children in dental practice. CONCLUSION: There is a clear role for dental practitioners in addressing overweight and obesity among children, however further research is required to identify the most effective interventions to implement in dental practice.
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