Overview
You'll gain 6.5 hours of verifiable CPD (continuing professional development).
Key facts
The study day will provide an overview of clinical nutrition.
It will enable you to introduce nutritional management of periodontal disease into your everyday practice.
University College London (UCL)'s Nutrition Workshop for Dental Hygienists and Therapists - Part 1 course will cover:
- basic nutrition principles
- nutritional biochemistry relevant to chronic inflammation and the periodontal tissues
The practical application of clinical nutrition will be presented and you'll also have the opportunity to study a case history.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Dietary habits that affect chronic inflammation
- Carbohydrate and protein intake relative to oral health and chronic inflammation
- Essential fatty acids and inflammatory bone loss
- The resolution of chronic inflammation
- Marginal deficiency and physical observation techniques
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Dentistry Nutrition & Dietetics View 53 other Short Courses in Dentistry in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
You'll need to be a qualified dental therapist or hygienist, or a dental nurse with at least five years' experience.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents130 GBP / full≈ 130 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents130 GBP / full≈ 130 GBP / full
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.