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Overview
Key facts
University College London (UCL)'s Nutrition Workshop for Dental Hygienists and Therapists - Part 2 course aims to:
- provide a review and update on current thinking surrounding oral systemic associations
- take a further in-depth look at oxidative stress and antioxidant enzyme activity with relevance to chronic inflammation and oral health
- examine the effect of calcium metabolism and acid base homeostasis on bone density and oral health
- discuss the effect of refined carbohydrate intake on the gut microbiome and the aetiology of chronic inflammation
- present an overview of probiotics mechanisms and the effect on the inflammatory cascade
- review the significance of the gut and oral microbiome and the potential role of nutrition and probiotics in modulating local and systemic inflammatory immune responses
- consider the indications and contraindications of vitamin and mineral supplementation
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- current understandings of oral-systemic associations
- shared risk factors (stress, smoking, obesity) and associated pro-inflammatory mechanisms
- oxidative stress and intracellular antioxidant enzyme activity
- calcium metabolism, bone density and inflammatory mechanisms associated with bone loss
- the physiology of the gut and the effect of gut health on oral and systemic inflammation
- the role of nutrition and probiotics on the human microbiome and susceptibility to disease
- observation techniques, signs and symptoms to help determine nutritional deficiencies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Dentistry Nutrition & Dietetics View 58 other Short Courses in Dentistry in United KingdomAcademic 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.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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 Fee
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International
130 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 130 GBP for the full programme during 1 days. -
National
130 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 130 GBP for the full programme during 1 days.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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