Soda in the Schools: What Dental Team Members Can Do

$8
Credits: 1
 

This course describes the role the DHCW has in educating patients about the health risks associated with high-sugar content beverages and strategies the DHCW can take to recommend healthful beverage choices are listed. ADA and American Academy of Pediatrics recommended policies and strategies to eliminate or reduce sugar consumption with regard to school vending machine contracts for “pouring rights” are discussed.

Targeted Audience: Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dentists