DENT 214 Pharmacology & Nutrition

3 credits

This course presents general concepts of dental pharmacology. General nutrition is also discussed. The six essential nutrients are reviewed.

Prerequisites: DENT 131, DENT 133 DENT 136, DENT 137 or instructor permission.

Quarters Offered: Winter, Summer

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Discuss concepts and principles of nutrition
Discuss nutrition promotion and counseling
Define pharmacology
Explain the functions of the Controlled Substances Act
Describe drug abuse
Recognize frequently used Latin abbreviations
List and describe the different routes for drug administration
Define drug terminology
Define antibiotics and list adverse reactions for each
Describe other therapeutic agents