Course summary
This webinar aims to review the current evidence in reflux and obesity management in 2025.
Hear from an experienced, Newcastle and Sydney-based Upper GI surgeon, Dr Dhan Thiruchelvam, on how the two very common problems of reflux and obesity can present at the dentist, why the dentist needs to assess these patients, who to refer to and why.
Discuss the management outcomes for the patient in terms of both reflux and obesity.
This one hour webinar includes a Q&A, with opportunities to send in questions throughout the session via our interactive Q&A platform.
Register now – don’t miss this chance to increase your knowledge and understanding of reflux and obesity management in dentistry.
Topics
- Reflux management
- Obesity management
- Dental disease in those who are suffering from reflux and obesity
Learning Objectives
- Learn how reflux and obesity can present in dental disease
- Review the features on history that alert one to the presence of reflux
- Review the current management strategies for reflux and obesity
- Review the types of reflux, both symptomatic and asymptomatic
- Learn when reflux is inadequately controlled on either medication or post-surgery
- Understand the role of the dentist in obesity management and how bariatric surgery can impact oral health
