Description
Counsel patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
Alternative labels
counsel on nutrition and its benefit for oral health
counsel on nutrition and its impact on oral health
counsel on food and its impact on oral health
counsel on nutrition and its benefits for oral health
instruct on nutrition and its impact on oral health
recommend good nutrition which leads to oral health
counsel patients about nutrition and its impact on oral health
advise on nutrition and its impact on oral health
recommend good nutrition to improve oral health
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Counsel on nutrition and its impact on oral health is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Dental hygienist: Dental hygienists work in cleaning and polishing teeth, supra- and sub-gingival scaling of the teeth, application of prophylactic materials to the teeth, collecting data, administering comprehensive advice on oral hygiene and the care of the mouth, according to patients` needs under the supervision of dental practitioners following her/his directions.
Dental practitioner: Dental practitioners prevent, diagnose and treat anomalies and diseases affecting the teeth, mouth, jaws and adjoining tissues.
Optional skill
Counsel on nutrition and its impact on oral health is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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