DHYG 105 - Nutrition and Oral Health

PREREQUISITES: Admission into the Dental Hygiene Program.
COREQUISITES: DHYG 101 - Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene, DHYG 102 - Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene Lab, DHYG 103 - Dental Radiography, DHYG 104 - Dental Anatomy, DHYG 106 - Oral Histology and Embryology, DHYG 107 - Head and Neck Anatomy
PROGRAM: Dental Hygiene
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018

Introduction of the concepts of biochemistry and nutrition as well as their relationship to concepts in dentistry, health and disease and their application to the practice of dental hygiene.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:

Name and describe the biochemical reactions that occur in the body related to the utilization of nutrients.
State the physiologic functions of each of the following classifications of nutrients:
1. Carbohydrates
2. Protein
3. Fat
4. Water
5. Vitamins
6. Minerals
Explain the role of proper nutrition to dental health, as well as to health and disease in general.
Discuss the role of the dental hygienist in identifying and assisting patients with eating disorders.
State the role systemic disease plays on nutritional health and how nutritional health can impact systemic diseases.
Describe various factors throughout the human life cycle which influence nutrient needs of individuals.
Assess the dietary intake of patients and apply basic nutritional concepts to help patients with problems related to nutrition.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -