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It is unclear how well US predoctoral dental programs prepare students in nutrition screening and counseling. This study analyzed US dental school curricula on these topics.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross\u2010sectional online survey was sent to the publicly available email addresses of 67 of 72 academic dental deans at US Commission on Dental Accreditation\u2013accredited dental schools. Items assessed availability, modes and hours of instruction, curricular topics, clinical integration, and instructors. Descriptive statistics summarized responses.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 21 academic deans responded, for an overall response rate of 29%. Most (85%) of responding academic dental deans reported that nutrition and diet education was mandatory, with none treating it as optional. Of these schools, 83% offered both classroom and clinical training, while 17% provided only didactic teaching. Didactic hours varied; 42% reported 10 or fewer hours. Foundational nutrition topics were common, although dietary guidelines such as MyPlate were reported less often (66%). Oral health\u2013related nutrition content was broadly covered, with all respondents reporting instruction related to caries, erosion, periodontal disease, and oral dysfunction. Counseling content was less consistent, particularly public health nutrition (67%) and the impact of oral dysfunction on diet and nutrition (72%).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion(s)<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Most responding academic dental deans report including nutrition and diet education in their curricula. However, it remains uncertain whether these topics are incorporated at schools that did not participate in the survey. Variability in curricular time, counseling, and teaching highlights the need for clearer competencies and more clinical training. 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