Nutrition & Oral Posture

COURSE NUMBER: 726

Diane Vernetti-Callahan, RDH, MS Ed

Credit Hours:

2 Hour(s)

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Overview

This course explores the role of nutritional counseling in supporting patients during key reproductive and postpartum stages, including those planning a pregnancy, recently giving birth, or transition through the weaning process. The oral health care provider will learn to apply key concepts related to nutrition and oral posture, identify essential nutrients, and understand foundational principles in baby led weaning. By promoting patient education and early intervention the provider will play a critical role for the well-being and patient centered outcomes in oral pediatric health.

Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students
Date Course Online:
Oct 1, 2026
Last Revision Date:
NA
Course Expiration Date:
Sep 30, 2029
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
430
Technical Requirements:
Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

Explain the critical stages of fetal jaw and facial development in pregnancy.
Recognize how nutrition is a foundation determinant of oral-facial development.
Compare how oral-facial health is built on interacting pillars including biological, behavioral, clinical, environmental, and functional.
Identify nutritive sucking as an oral sensorimotor process that plays a fundamental role in craniofacial development.
Explain functional craniofacial growth and its role in mastication, breathing, and speech.
Evaluate how genetics and environmental factors are multifactorial in the relationship of malocclusion.

Disclaimers

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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.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

Ms. Diane Vernetti-Callahan has no conflicts of interest to disclose.

dcallahan@madisoncollege.edu

Diane Vernetti-Callahan, M.S. Ed, is a dental hygiene faculty member at Madison College, Wisconsin, where she has been teaching since 2000. She holds a B.S. degree from Marquette University and a M.S, Ed. degree from University of Wisconsin,...

Submission Information

Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Submission For credit transfers to appear in your AGD account in real time, make sure to add your AGD membership number in the field provided on the “Share Your Test Score” page.

CE Broker For all states that use CE Broker for licensure, “proof of completions” are electronically reported the first of every month. If a course was taken in November, the “proof of completion” will be submitted the beginning of December.

Recognition

Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886

AADH Approved Program Provider

Procter and Gamble is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPGC (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.