DENT 151 - Preventive Dentistry & Nutrition

2 Credits
In this course of study, the student receives a thorough insight into preventive dentistry, the importance of good oral hygiene, how to promote preventive dentistry in the office, and procedures to control the patient’s dental health. The student also obtains an understanding of nutrition as it relates to the patient’s medical and dental health. Students give preventive oral hygiene instructions and nutrition counseling to patients based on the new USDA food pyramid. Preventive dentistry is taught at the in-depth level. Nutrition is taught at the familiarity level.