Assessing Nutritional Knowledge Among Dentists and Dental Students in the United Arab Emirates
Key Points
To evaluate the nutritional knowledge of dentists and dental students in the UAE.
Survey of dentists and dental students
Assessment of knowledge levels about nutrition
Evaluation of integration of nutrition in dental curriculum
Identified gaps in nutritional knowledge among participants
Highlighted the need for enhanced nutrition education in dental training
Suggested collaboration with nutritionists to improve patient care
Abstract
Integrating nutrition into dental training and encouraging collaboration with nutritionists may improve preventive care and patient outcomes in dental practice.