Identifying Early Signs of Eating Disorders: Key Insight in the Dental Office

People of all ages, races, and background are affected by eating disorders. If left untreated, the destructive dietary habits may lead to serious systemic health complications, irreversible bodily harm, and death. Early identification and intervention are the most important factors in improving long-term outcomes.

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Presenter

Brittany Davis, DDS

Brittany Davis, DDS

College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University; Doctoral Candidate, Emory University School of Medicine University, College of Dental Medicine Graduate, New York, NY

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

  • Differentiate types of eating disorders
  • Evaluate the effect of early intervention on long-term outcomes
  • Compare multiple oral and systemic manifestations and their time of onset
  • Identify patient-based and provider-based obstacles to screening in a dental setting
  • Summarize the unique ways in which oral healthcare providers can promote early identification
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Webinar Details

Audience

Primary care providers treating primarily adult populations

Learning Level

Introductory

Cost

Free

Duration

1.0 Hours

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Funding for the National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders was made possible by Grant No. H79SM081924 from SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, SAMHSA/HHS or the U.S. Government.