Title: Discussion 7 Micronutrients
Course: DES 2710 General and Oral Nutrition > Section: Module Eight

Part A: Many patients seen in the dental office today are taking herbal/botanical supplements to replace or along with their prescribed medication to treat everything from depression to hypertension. Search the internet to find peer-reviewed articles, websites etc. that speak to these concerns. What does this mean to you as a dental hygienist and the patient that reveals he is taking an herbal or botanical supplement?

Part B: The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has recently released new information regarding calcium and vitamin D supplementation. Search the internet to find a peer-reviewed evidence based article on this new information. Compare and contrast the information in the article to the information in your text. What does this mean for your patients of all ages? What are your concerns for the dental patient?

Provide a rationale and site research to support your post. Cite any references in APA style that you use to develop your answer. Be sure to read and respond to at least two of your classmates' posts. Each student should post to (2) different learners. Post must be substantive at least 150-200 word count. 25 pts