Adolescent Bulimia and Vaping: Oral Health Risks, Identification and Intervention

This *interactive on demand webinar explores the oral health risks associated with adolescent bulimia and vaping, focusing on key issues like dental erosion, gingival inflammation, and xerostomia. Participants will learn to identify these oral manifestations and understand their underlying causes. Through case study analysis, attendees will apply their knowledge to assess real-life scenarios and develop appropriate intervention strategies. The course also emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to early detection and comprehensive treatment. Completing this course will equip dental professionals to support adolescent patients in managing these health challenges.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify the oral manifestations of bulimia nervosa in adolescents, including dental erosion, dental caries, and soft tissue damage.
2. Recognize the oral health risks associated with vaping in adolescents, such as gingival inflammation, xerostomia, and enamel erosion.
3. Apply knowledge through case study analysis by assessing key oral health issues and psychosocial factors in adolescent patients with bulimia and vaping habits, and proposing appropriate intervention strategies.
4. Develop strategies for early detection of bulimia and vaping-related oral health issues and outline a multidisciplinary approach for effective treatment and support.

Original date: 3/04/25, Expiry date: 3/03/28

Speaker: Katie Pudwill, RDH, BS, MS, PhD candidate is a clinical dental hygienist in South Dakota with the Department of Corrections. She is a dental hygiene educator at the University of South Dakota, and teaches Periodontics, Dental Anatomy, Oral Pathology, and Ethics and Jurisprudence. She has 15 years of clinical experience and 10 years of teaching experience.

Disclosure:  The speaker has no conflicts.