• Duration

    1 Hour

  • CE Units

    1 Unit




    Nutrition's Role in Oral Health 

    An elective, patient-education-focused course covering how diet drives decay and erosion, which nutrients and foods support oral health, and how to counsel patients briefly and effectively chairside.

    • How sugar becomes a cavity, and why frequency matters more than amount

    • Cariogenic foods versus protective, saliva-stimulating foods

    • Dietary acids, enamel erosion, and practical protection tips

    • Key nutrients for tooth development and periodontal health

    • Nutrition considerations across the lifespan — infants through older adults

    • How to have a brief, effective dietary conversation chairside, and when to refer out



    Exam : 20 multiple-choice questions covering all course sections
    Passing score: 75% (15 of 20) — retakes recommended if not passed on first attempt
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    1 CE Unit elective course

    Eat Better, Smile Better

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