Speaker Information

Ms. Lisa Mallonee
Dallas, TX
Diet/Nutrition, Systemic Health & Oral Heath
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  • MPH, RDH, RD, LD
  • Professor and Graduate Program Director, Texas A&M School of Dentistry
  • Author, The Dental Hygienists' Guide to Nutritional Care , Wilkins' Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist

Fr334 - Nutrition Myths, Diet Fallacies and Magical Unicorns: Oh MY!
Date/Time: 3/17/2023   1 - 2:30 p.m.
Type: Lectures   Handouts: Yes
Dentist Fee: $0.00  Other Fee: $0.00
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Office Staff, Students
Keyword(s):
Health and Wellness/Nutrition
AGD Code: 150

Everyone wants to find the holy grail of weight loss - giving in to diets that promise rapid loss of pounds, no exercise and the ability to eat whatever he or she wants! Fad diet practices can impact oral health and treatment outcomes. Weight loss surgery is a growing trend for those who have struggled with losing pounds. This course will help dental professionals recognize the potential implications for the oral cavity of these types of weight loss strategies.