This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles of nutrition, preventive dentistry, and dental health education. Emphasis will be placed on the philosophy of preventive dentistry including: oral hygiene, patient motivation and management, and methods of oral health education. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the basic principles of nutrition and preventive dentistry. This course is offered in the spring each year. This is a CORE course.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of DAT-100, DAT-101, DAT-102, DAT-103, DAT-112 and/or Permission of Instructor
Corequisites
DAT-104, DAT-111, DAT-116, DAT-124