Learning time: 35 minutes
In the first two modules, you explored the microbial ecosystem of the mouth and how biofilms transition from health to disease. Now, we turn to one of the most powerful and practical tools available to both clinicians and patients: nutrition.
For decades, oral health professionals have focused heavily on mechanical plaque removal and antimicrobial treatments to manage disease. But the future of dentistry is shifting from reactive treatment to proactive prevention, with diet at the centre of this paradigm shift.
In this module, you will discover how dietary choices influence the oral microbiome, and how integrating targeted nutritional strategies into your practice can improve both oral and systemic health outcomes.
What you’ll learn:
- The impact of modern diet on the oral microbiome and how to counteract it
- Clinical application of biotics (pre-, pro-, syn-, post-) and nutrition strategies
- Create simple, patient-centred dietary plans to reduce oral and systemic risk
Up next: The risks of the modern diet