DENT 124 - Preventive Dentistry/Diet and Nutrition

1. Identify biofilm and cariogenic foods, and analyze their relationship in dental disease.
2. Demonstrate use of disclosing tablets or solution, floss, brushing techniques and auxiliary dental aids.
3. Define personal oral hygiene and its role in patient care.
4. List the major factors that influence nutrition and dental health.
5. Differentiate between malnutrition, undernutrition, and over nutrition.
6. Define dietary guidelines for each stage of life.
7. Assemble and display components of My Plate.
8. List major functions of vitamins, trace elements, and minerals in human nutrition.
9. State the major function of protein, fats, carbohydrates, and water, as they relate to total body wellness.
10. List the information gained about gingival health through a periodontal examination.
11. Explain the rationale and demonstrate the technique for applying pit and fissure sealants.
12. Engage in-service learning.
13. Explain fluoride and its relationship to caries prevention.
14. Differentiate between the types of fluoride used in dentistry and identify the pros and cons of each.
15. List the sources of fluoride based on origin.
    1. Topical
    2. Dietary
    3. Supplemental

• Carbohydrates
• Dietary guidelines
• Digestion, absorption and metabolism
• Key nutrients
• Minerals, trace elements and electrolytes
• Nutrition and dental health
• Pit and Fissures Sealants
• Proteins, fats and water
• Role of biofilm control in preventive dentistry
• Service Learning
• Special diets for dental patients
• Special nutritional needs
• Vitamins
• Fluoride

 
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