Nutrition counseling is an important part of pediatric dental visits. Pediatric dentists play a vital role in recognizing dietary risks for not only oral health, but also the overall health of their patients.

While medicine has a long history of collaboration with other professionals, pediatric dentists are only beginning to partner with non-dental professionals. Some pediatric dentists already engage registered dietitians in their practices.

Registered dietitians can help save you time and resources by:

• Managing your patient’s dietary risks, especially those with other medical conditions such as diabetes
• Educating caregivers about their child’s overall nutritional needs