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CE549

Powerful Therapeutic Spices in Medicine

COURSE NUMBER: 549

Diane Vernetti-Callahan, RDH, MS Ed

Credit Hours:

1 Hour(s)

Learn about the therapeutic effects of spices; the focus of this course will be on cayenne, cinnamon, clove, cumin, fennel, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, saffron, and turmeric. Spices have a long history of medicinal use across the globe in In...

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Overview

Learn about the therapeutic effects of spices; the focus of this course will be on cayenne, cinnamon, clove, cumin, fennel, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, saffron, and turmeric. Spices have a long history of medicinal use across the globe in India, China, the Middle East, and Europe.

  • Intended Audience:

    Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assistant Students, Office Managers

  • Date Course Online:

    Jan 2, 2018

  • Last Revision Date:

    Oct 1, 2020

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Sep 30, 2022

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

    150

Learning Objectives

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


  • Explain the components of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
  • Define and list ten therapeutic spices and their history of medicinal use.
  • Discuss clinical applications of spices for healthcare providers.
  • List notable nutrients for therapeutic spices.
  • Identify the safety profile of therapeutic spices.
  • Describe current research and trends with use of therapeutic spices.
  • Practical use of spices in culinary preparation.

Disclaimers

  • P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
  • 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 author reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course.
Diane Vernetti-Callahan

Diane Vernetti-Callahan

RDH, MS Ed

Diane Vernetti-Callahan is a dental hygiene faculty at Madison College, Madison, Wisconsin, since 2000. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene from Marquette University and her Masters of Adult Education degree from Unive...

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Submission Information

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8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886