Thursday October 20, 2011 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Eat, Drink and Be Wary; You Are What You Eat
Ms. Susan Isaac, RDH
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Co-Sponsored by Philips Sonicare and the Thompson Okanagan Dental Society |
Course Outline
Eat, Drink and Be Wary; You Are What You Eat
North Americans are truly becoming what they eat, and the statistical changes and long-term outcomes are moving in an unhealthy direction. The fact is the North American diet is far from giving anyone the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of nutrients. Getting back to the basics of consuming whole foods is the key reducing inflammation and balancing our general and oral health through nutrition. Which whole food, when and why will be highlighted.
In our medication-savvy society, many people believe supplements will make up for our nutritional deficiencies. Herbal supplements promise everything from slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease to reducing blood pressure and even reducing cholesterol. How do supplements affect our overall and oral health? Which ones are over promising benefits to health and which ones may compliment the intake of whole foods?
As dental professionals, we have the opportunity to educate, advocate and encourage patients to implement healthy lifestyles relative to nutrition and oral health. By providing a “wellness plan” during their dental appointment, we are expanding the scope of dental treatment beyond oral diseases.
This course is fast paced and is dedicated to providing practical health promotion strategies for incorporating new research on nutrition effectively into patient care.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the implications of four common herbal supplements as they relate to oral health.
2. Explore the benefits of consuming whole foods vs. the current common North American diet.
3. Integrate basic nutritional counseling skills into patient treatment.
Biography
Susan’s currently works as a continuing education speaker, teaches for the Dental Hygiene Program at Vancouver Island University and practices clinically. She has also held faculty positions at George Brown, St. Clair in Ontario and Camosun College in Victoria.
Susan uses her teaching and clinical experience to explain how dental sciences relate to clinical practice using explanations that are practical and fun.
Her diploma in Dental Hygiene and B.Sc.D. were obtained from University of Toronto; she completed her B.Ed., and M.Ed., at the University of Windsor. Susan is a member of the CDHA, BCDHA and DHEC (DH Educators of Canada).