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DENHYG 1380 - INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION AND ORAL HEALTH FOR THE DENTAL PROFESSIONALMinimum Credits: 2 Maximum Credits: 2 This course will examine the relationship between nutrition and systemic and oral health. Nutrition is a continuously evolving science. This course will focus on building foundational knowledge in macro and micronutrient's role in nutrition. Emphasis will be placed on fostering personal value in nutrition's role in health with reinforcement in the necessity of life-long learning to stay current in this science for the benefit of self and patient advocacy. Nutrition's role in the management of systemic and oral health conditions will be explored. Cultural implications to nutritional choices will be examined. The course will continuously emphasize the dental professional's role in the evaluation, with an emphasis on dental hygiene care. Academic Career: Undergraduate Course Component: Lecture Grade Component: Letter Grade
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