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Dental Hygiene
Description: This course provides an in depth evaluation of the role different nutrients play in oral health. Students will apply Motivational Interviewing concepts to analyze a food diary for nutrient intake, communicate findings with patients, and assist a patient in setting nutrition goals. This course assimilates the Science and Applied Science distribution block through the application of scientific knowledge of biochemistry and oral anatomy. Students will be required to synthesize many aspects of knowledge gained from core courses to demonstrate proficiency in evidence-based practice. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Summer 2025
Dental Hygiene
Term : Summer 2022
Catalog Year : 2021-2022
DH 456 - Nutrition And Oral Health
Description: This course provides an in depth evaluation of the role different nutrients play in oral health. Students will apply Motivational Interviewing concepts to analyze a food diary for nutrient intake, communicate findings with patients, and assist a patient in setting nutrition goals. This course assimilates the Science and Applied Science distribution block through the application of scientific knowledge of biochemistry and oral anatomy. Students will be required to synthesize many aspects of knowledge gained from core courses to demonstrate proficiency in evidence-based practice. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Summer 2025