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Nutrition & Oral Health: Eating Well for a Healthy Mouth

Diane Vernetti-Callahan, RDH, BS

Continuing Dental Education Units:  2 hours
Intended Audience:  Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Online:  May 01, 2008
Last Revision Date:  Apr 02, 2013
Course Expiration Date:  Apr 01, 2016

Introduction
Introduction

This continuing education course is intended to provide awareness and a deeper understanding of the connection between optimal nutrition and its impact on oral health.

When you complete a continuing education course on dentalcare.com, a form will come up that requests your name, address, etc. If you are a member of the AGD, make sure to fill out the field that asks for your AGD membership number (if you are not an AGD member, leave blank). When you hit submit, a copy of the "proof of completion" is e-mailed directly to the AGD and P&G. For your records, make sure to print a copy of the "proof of completion" certificate.

Disclaimer:  Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice.  Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.


Note:  Registration is required to take test.

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Diane Vernetti-Callahan
Diane Vernetti-Callahan, RDH, BS
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Diane Vernetti-Callahan, RDH, BS

Diane Vernetti-Callahan, RDH, BS is a 1986 graduate of Marquette University, School of Dental Hygiene.  She is a former clinical professor at the University of Minnesota and is currently a dental hygiene instructor at Madison College, Madison, WI, where she has been on the faculty since 2000.  Diane has a combined 22 years experience in both education and private practice.  Academic interest includes health and wellness, nutrition and oral health, public health, Dental Intuitive of Dane County, and clinical instruction.  In the public health sector, Diane has worked as Program Coordinator at the Madison Department of Public Health for the National "Give Kids a Smile" Program.

Email: DCallahan@madisoncollege.edu

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement
  • Diane Vernetti-Callahan has done consulting work for P&G.
ADA CERP

The Procter & Gamble Company is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.  ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at: http://www.ada.org/cerp

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Approved PACE Program Provider

The Procter & Gamble Company is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry.  The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership, and Membership Maintenance Credit.  Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement.  The current term of approval extends from 8/1/2009 to 7/31/2013.

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