Nutrition and Oral-Systemic Health: Practical Nutritional Counseling Strategies for Dental Professionals

With Stacy Weisman, RDH, BS, MS, OMT

Course Description:

This course explores the critical connection between nutrition and oral-systemic health, equipping dental professionals with practical, evidence-based strategies to support patient care. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how dietary habits influence caries risk, periodontal disease, airway health and the oral microbiome. The course emphasizes simple, time-efficient counseling techniques that can be seamlessly integrated into daily clinical practice. Participants will leave with actionable tools to guide patients toward healthier choices while staying within their professional scope.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Identify the relationship between diet, the oral microbiome, and common dental conditions such as caries and erosion
• Recognize key nutritional deficiencies and their oral manifestations
• Explain the impact of pH on oral health and overall health.
• Explain the impact of sugar, blood glucose its affect on our patients oral and systemic health.
• Implement brief, effective nutrition counseling strategies within routine dental visits
• Provide practical, patient-friendly dietary recommendations to support oral and overall health.
• Telehealth models to implement comprehensive patient care.

Thank You to Our Course Sponsors

risewell.com

gurunanda.com

About the Presenter:

Stacy Weisman is a nutrition-focused dental hygienist and myofunctional therapist with over 20 years of experience in preventive oral health care. She is passionate about bridging the gap between oral health and overall wellness, helping both patients and dental professionals understand the powerful role nutrition plays in disease prevention and long-term health. Stacy is the founder of The Hygienist Mom, a platform dedicated to supporting dental professionals in incorporating nutritional counseling into comprehensive dental hygiene practice. Through her work, she provides practical, evidence-based tools and guidance that make it easy to integrate nutrition into everyday patient care. Her nutritional counseling guide serves as a resource for clinicians looking to expand their impact beyond traditional hygiene services. In addition to her clinical and entrepreneurial work, Stacy serves as President of the Tri-County Dental Hygienists’ society, where she is committed to advancing the profession through education, leadership, and collaboration. Stacy’s mission is to empower dental professionals to take a more active role in oral-systemic health, ultimately improving patient outcomes through prevention-focused care.