Title: Establish a diet for dental health maintenance.
Course: Dental Careers I (14054-I) > Section: Examining Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition

Establishment of a diet plan should include

- appropriate diet for routine dental health maintenance
- specific diets to meet patient needs
- postoperative care.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What types of foods should be included in a daily diet to support strong teeth and gums?
- Why is drinking plenty of water, especially fluoridated water, important for maintaining oral health?
- What effects do sports drinks and soda have on oral health? How do these effects compare with those of water?
- Why is understanding recommended daily allowance (RDA) important when creating a diet plan?
- What is often called “the forgotten nutrient”?