Every chapter in this new second edition of The Dental Hygientist's Guide to Nutritional Care relates to oral health and disease. Learn how to assess your patient's eating habits and how proper nutrition can improve both oral health and overall fitness. Case studies are used throughout to demonstrate how concepts can be applied to specific clinical situations.

 Nourishment for hygientists and good for dentists too:

• New! High protein/low carbohydrate diets and how they affect oral health.
• New!  Oral health in older patients and how they are affected by nutrition and eating habits.
• New! More full-color photographs to help you identify and assess oral problems.

 This outstanding practical text also includes vitamin and mineral information organized by oral effects on soft or structural tissues; quick facts that can affect a patient's care; nutritional issues relevant to such medical issues as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.

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