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Oct 31, 2024
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DA 115B - Dental Health Education Credits: 1 Description Principles of preventive dentistry to include: nutritional physiology, essentials and counseling effect of nutrition on dental health; epidemiology, etiology and prevention of dental disease; design and management of a plaque control program and additional preventive measures, i.e., fluoride and sealant utilization.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Explain the goal of preventive dentistry.
- Describe the components of a preventive dental program.
- Identify the etiology of dental plaque.
- Discuss demineralization and remineralization.
- Explain why dental care is important for pregnant women.
- Describe the method used to clean a baby’s mouth and when children should first visit the dentist.
- Identify sources of systemic and topical fluoride.
- Discuss the purpose of a fluoride assessment.
- Discuss safe and toxic levels of fluoride.
- Demonstrate applied psychology to ensue effective communication with patients when explaining the benefits of preventive benefits.
- Compare and contrast toothbrushing techniques.
- Explain the function of the various types of toothbrushing techniques and other dental aids.
- Discuss the use of disclosing agents.
- Explain the relationship between frequency and quantity of cariogenic foods in causing tooth decay.
- Explain the process of cleaning removable prosthetics.
- Describe the difference between vitamins and minerals.
- Describe the role of carbohydrates in daily diet.
- Describe three types of protein.
- Describe oral manifestations of nutritional deficiencies (bulimia, anorexia).
- Define empty calories in terms of food and how it affects our nutrition.
- Know dietary guidelines for Americans.
- List the six areas of My Pyramid and its role in evaluating dietary intake.
- Explain how to interpret food labels.
- Demonstrate competence in dietary evaluation and assessment.
- Discuss nutritional needs for different age groups.
- Explain how to interpret food labels.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assisting Program Corequisite: DA 108B and DA 118B and DA 124B Graded: Letter Grade
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