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HYG112 Nutrition and Oral Health

2 Credit Hours

This course introduces ways for dental assistants and dental hygienists to incorporate nutritional counseling into their patient’s dental care plan. Basic nutritional information is provided; however, this course is focused on how eating patterns and food choices play an important role in preventing tooth decay and gum disease. Nutritional needs for development, growth, and maintenance of the oral structures is also discussed.

2026 Fall Term

Section: O
Course Format: Online Seats Available: 16/30
Type Location Dates Time Meeting Days Instructor
Online 08/17/26 - 12/18/26 Mallory Madden
Type Online
Location
Dates 08/17/26 - 12/18/26
Times
Meeting Days
Instructor Mallory Madden
Section: OB
Course Format: Online Seats Available: 9/20
Type Location Dates Time Meeting Days Instructor
Online 08/17/26 - 12/18/26 Jenna Tenbrink
Type Online
Location
Dates 08/17/26 - 12/18/26
Times
Meeting Days
Instructor Jenna Tenbrink