DAT 113 : Dental Health Education

This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles of nutrition, preventative dentistry, and dental health education. Emphasis will be placed on 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.

Credit Hours: 2 

Lecture: 2 

Lab: 0 

Clinical/Practicum: 0