Knowledge Levels of Nutrition and Dietetics Students About the Effect of Nutrition and Biochemistry Learning on Oral and Dental Health
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Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the practices, knowledge, and attitudes of the students of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University toward oral and dental health.
Material and Method: 140 volunteers participated in the study. In the study, a total of 22 questions were asked about their knowledge, education, and thoughts on biochemistry and oral and dental health. In the information questions, students were grouped as 3rd and 4th-grade students who completed biochemistry courses and 1st and 2nd-grade students who did not complete them.
Results: It was statistically observed that the biochemistry and other courses taken by the students in the 1st and 2ndgrades increased their knowledge of oral and dental health (p˂0.05). While 67.85% of the students in the study stated that the education they received on oral and dental health was not sufficient, 84.24% stated that they would be sensitive about protecting oral and dental health in the diet lists they would write to their clients.
Conclusion: Relevant courses can be added to the curriculum for students to receive comprehensive education on oral and dental health. It is crucial that they transfer this knowledge to society throughout their professional life.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Oral and dental health, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Nutrition and dietetics students
Teşekkür
We would like to thank Onur Kaya who is an academic at Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, English Language and Literature Department, for doing the English proofreading of the article.
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