DH 170 - Dental Nutrition

Institution:

Erie Community College

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Description:

Basic principles of nutrition are studied including carbohydrates, minerals, proteins, fats and vitamins. Clinical applications to oral health and the effects of nutritional deficiencies are studied. Clients are provided with nutritional counseling to control dental caries using dietary evaluation systems and clinical salivary testing. Minimum required passing grade is "C-." Pre-requisites: Allrequired first semester courses in the dental hygiene curriculum must be passed. Co-requisites: All required second semester courses in the dental hygiene curriculum. S (N)

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ecc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 842-2770

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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