Open AccessObesity and Its Role in Oral Health
Author(s) -
Ashley J. Karels,
Brigette R. Cooper
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the internet journal of allied health sciences and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1540-580X
DOI - 10.46743/1540-580x/2007.1132
Subject(s) - obesity , public health , medicine , oral health , environmental health , family medicine , nursing
Obesity is a serious public health concern that has reached epidemic proportions. This paper addresses the role obesity plays in several health conditions, in addition to how it negatively affects a person’s oral health. Oral health care providers can have a positive impact on treatment outcomes by recognizing patients at risk for obesity and addressing these issues.