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Book Description

This unique, new reference provides dental hygienists with basic nutrition principles, and applies these principles to dental hygiene practice. It explains how to effectively assess clients, and then educate them about well-balanced dietary habits for their oral health as well as their overall well-being. The guide reflects a holistic, collaborative approach to the nutritional needs of clients with diverse backgrounds and nutrient requirements.

 

Synopsis

This reference should provide dental hygienists with basic nutrition principles, and applies these principles to dental hygiene practice. It explains how to effectively assess these clients, and then educate them about well-balanced dietary habits for their oral health. The book takes a holistic, collaborative approach to the nutritional needs of clients. It discusses nutritional problems encountered throughout the life cycle and various cultural food patterns to enable readers to provide care for all ages of dental hygiene clients and cultural groups.