Title: Module 9 Introduction
Course: DEH 1720 Dental Hygiene Course > Section: Module 9 - Nutrition, Diet, and Associated Oral Conditions/ Sugar and Other Sweeteners

Introduction

In this module, the effects of nutrition and the diet on the oral cavity will be presented. The role of sugar and other sweeteners on the teeth will be considered. Recommendations for the diet in order to have optimal oral health will be presented.

It is imperative that the dental hygiene student understands the role nutrition plays on oral health. Dental hygiene students should be educated on the effects of sugar on the teeth and how sugar contributes to the disease process. The dental hygiene students should understand this disease process and be capable of educating patients on proper nutrition and diet that is needed for optimal oral health.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- Describe the role of nutrition in oral diseases.
- Differentiate between cariogenic sugars and noncariogenic sweeteners.
- Explain the role of sugar in the caries process.
- Describe preventive strategies to halt or decrease caries frequency in the high-risk or at‐risk patients.

Readings & Resources

Primary Preventive Dentistry--Chapter 17 and 18 pgs 286-323

Assignments & Activities

- Post in the Module 9 Discussion Board.
- Complete the Module 9 Reflective Assignment.
- Complete the Module 9 Quiz.