Nutrition & Oral Health: Eating Well for a Healthy Mouth
COURSE NUMBER: 301
Credit Hours:
2 Hour(s)
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This continuing education course is intended to provide awareness and a deeper understanding of the connection between optimal nutrition and its impact on oral health.
If the oral cavity is the window for viewing internal health, as dental...
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Overview
This continuing education course is intended to provide awareness and a deeper understanding of the connection between optimal nutrition and its impact on oral health.
If the oral cavity is the window for viewing internal health, as dental professionals, we are the first line of defense. Our frequent patient contact places us in an ideal position to provide nutritional information to our patients so they may better assess their dietary choices.
Intended Audience:
Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Online:
Apr 30, 2008
Last Revision Date:
Mar 30, 2016
Course Expiration Date:
Mar 29, 2019
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
Classify carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and the role they play in the oral cavity.Identify the function of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and symptoms of excesses or deficits.Recognize specific nutrient requirements during the human life cycle.Understand the Healthy Eating Plates.Identify the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.Recognize the relationship between nutritional deficiencies and oral disease.Assess nutritional aspects of dental caries, its causes, and prevention.Guide the patient to clarify and understand his or her own diet-dental relationship.Apply basic nutritional concepts to help patients with nutritional problems.
Disclaimers
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note: Registration is required to take test.
Submission Information
Recognition
Approved PACE Program Provider
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027
Provider ID# 211886
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