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Dental Hygiene (DENT-HYG) - Nutrition and Oral Health
DENT-HYG 4400      Nutrition and Oral Health
This course will cover the sources and use of nutrients associated with general nutrition with an emphasis on applied concepts in oral health and nutrition. The dental hygienists' role in recognition, prevention and treatment of nutrition related oral disease(s) and maintenance of oral health is examined. Students will be introduced to and practice individualized nutritional counseling utilizing previously learned brief motivational interviewing strategies for encouraging diet change. Nutritional counseling principles will be utilized in later clinical courses and practicums.
Prerequisite(s): DENT-HYG 3210 and DENT-HYG 3220 or approval of course director
Faculty: School of Dentistry
Department: Dental Hygiene
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