Nutrition, dental caries and periodontal disease

This article provides good guidelines about the role of macro- and micronutrients in relation to dental caries, gingival bleeding and periodontal disease.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this module is to provide dental assistants with specific information to understand the role of macro- and micronutrients in relation to dental caries, gingival bleeding and destructive periodontal disease.

Editor's comments:
The purpose of this article is to increase awareness of the role of nutrients during the development of dental caries, gingival bleeding and periodontal disease.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The presence of dietary fermentable carbohydrates, in particular sugar, during the development of caries.
2. The role of nutrients during the development of gingival bleeding and periodontal disease.
3. Nutritional factors to prevent the development caries, gingival bleeding and periodontal disease.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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