Pediatric Nutrition Disciplinary Series Two-Part Bundle

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Nutrition Part 1 of 2 – More Chocolate: the Fun Biochemistry of Cavity Prevention

PEDIATRIC NUTRITION – AN INTERDISCIPLINARY CONTINUING EDUCATION SERIES
The California Society of Pediatric Dentistry (CSPD) is pleased to present a two-part continuing education webinar series focused on pediatric nutrition and its impact on oral and overall health. This series will provide pediatric dental professionals with valuable insights into nutrition-based prevention strategies, dietary guidance for young patients, and the connection between nutrition and dental outcomes.

Part 1: November 4, 2025, at 6PM

MORE CHOCOLATE: THE FUN BIOCHEMISTRY OF CAVITY PREVENTION presented by Roger Lucas, DDS

Do you want to learn why dark chocolate is better for your teeth than a cracker, with biochemical pathways and clinical human evidence to back it up? Do you want to start having some fun with caries prevention, that isn’t the same old advice we have been giving for years? With a few simple, but powerful, tweaks in your prevention program, learn how to empower more families, and yourself, with fun ways to combat caries.

Nutrition Part 2 of 2 – Beyond the Scale: Addressing Pediatric Obesity in Everyday Practice

This one-hour live webinar will explore the multifactorial nature of pediatric obesity and provide clinicians with evidence-based tools for early recognition and management in everyday practice. The session will review current epidemiology, pathophysiologic mechanisms, comorbidities, and complications of obesity in children and adolescents. Participants will learn how to apply the 2023 AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines, integrate pharmacotherapy when appropriate, and utilize practical nutrition and behavioral counseling strategies. The course will also address the role of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on pediatric health.