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Are You A Supertaster?

COURSE NUMBER: 455

Credit Hours:

2 Hour(s)

The purpose of this course is for the dental professional to gain understanding on super-tasting.


As dental professionals, we get numerous questions about the tongue, taste and any sensation associated with the oral cavity. Super-tasting i...

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Overview

The purpose of this course is for the dental professional to gain understanding on super-tasting.


As dental professionals, we get numerous questions about the tongue, taste and any sensation associated with the oral cavity. Super-tasting is being recognized by more healthcare professionals, researchers and industry. This course addresses the relationship of taste, smell and the etiology of these sensations; while presenting information on the health benefits and health risks of all three classifications of tasters. Specific techniques are outlined that assists the practitioner in determining the classifications of tasters.

  • Intended Audience:

    Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assisting Students

  • Date Course Online:

    Feb 2, 2015

  • Last Revision Date:

    Aug 31, 2018

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Aug 30, 2021

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:


  • List the three types of tasters in the population.
  • Understand the mechanisms involved in the nerve supply to the oral tissues affecting taste.
  • Logically assess the patient to determine if a referral to a specialist for taste and smell is warranted.
  • List the three ways to determine a supertaster.
  • List three foods that supertasters usually do not consume.
  • Discuss the benefits and/or the disease states associated with each of the tasters.
  • State the function of the taste buds and understand how taste is perceived.

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.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • The authors report no conflicts of interest associated with this course.

Submission Information

Recognition

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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