Title: (Optional) Describe how dental decay occurs.
Course: Dental Careers I (14054-I) > Section: Examining Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition

Description should include

- early childhood caries
- rampant caries
- effects of acid on the teeth
- demineralization and remineralization
- healthful and unhealthful snacks
- dry mouth
- drug use.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How would one explain early childhood caries to a parent or caregiver using simple, non-technical language?
- How do the oral health effects of snacking on fresh fruit compare with snacking on sticky candies?
- How does frequent snacking differ from eating the same foods at mealtime in terms of cavity risk?
- What recommendations could help a patient manage dry mouth and lower their risk of cavities?
- Why is it important for dental professionals to approach patients with substance use issues in a nonjudgmental way?
- How can recreational drug use affect oral health, including teeth, gums, and saliva production?