2026-2027 Academic Catalog

DHY-205 Nutrition and Biochemistry in Dentistry

This course provides the dental hygiene students with an overview of nutrition biochemistry, nutritional guidelines, diet analysis and planning. The role of nutrition in dental health and systemic diseases are emphasized along with the clinical application of nutritional counseling strategies.

Credits

2 credits

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program; AND take DHY-110, DHY-111C, and DHY-112.

Corequisite

Take DHY-201 and DHY-202C.

Session Cycle

Fall Only

Yearly Cycle

All Years

Lecture Hours

30