The Impact of Nutrition on Oral Health – Bryan Ferre

Course Outline: The Impact of Nutrition on Oral Health

In-Depth Nutritional Analysis (20 minutes)
- Objectives:
  - To examine the relationship between diet, nutrition, and oral health.
  - To understand how specific nutrients affect teeth and gum health.
- Content:
  - Overview of the role of macro- and micronutrients in oral health.
  - Analysis of how dietary choices impact the oral microbiome and disease prevalence.
  - Discussion of specific nutrients that are beneficial or detrimental to oral health.
Nutrition-Based Treatment Plans (20 minutes)
- Objectives:
  - To learn how to create nutrition-based treatment plans for oral health issues.
  - To understand the practical application of dietary advice in dental care.
- Content:
  - Step-by-step approach to developing nutritional treatment plans.
  - Case examples of nutrition-based interventions for conditions like periodontitis and dental caries.
  - Guidelines for counseling patients on dietary changes to improve oral health.
Research and Future Directions (20 minutes)
- Objectives:
  - To explore current research findings in the area of nutrition and oral health.
  - To discuss potential future trends in nutritional therapy for oral health.
- Content:
  - Summary of recent studies linking diet and oral health outcomes.
  - Insights into emerging research areas and innovative nutritional therapies.
  - Predictions for how nutritional science may shape future dental practices.

Course Objectives:

To provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of nutrition on oral health.
To equip participants with the skills to integrate nutritional counseling into dental care.
To highlight current research and anticipate future developments in the field.