DEN2DPH
DENTISTRY PUBLIC HEALTH & PREVENTIVE PRACTICE
DEN2DPH
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop the awareness of health determinants as applied to oral health and the prevention of oral disease by learning principles of health education, promotion and planning as preparation for community dental practice. Epidemiology of caries and periodontal disease is studied and students are introduced to caries classification systems and the concept of caries management by risk assessment. Australia's National Oral Health Plan is analysed with enquiry into the needs of identified high risk groups. The role of nutrition in the aetiology of oral disease is considered. The subject critiques oral health service delivery models in Australia and evaluates acknowledged constraints. Evidence based scientific literature is reviewed from the perspective of preventive dentistry and the relationship to dental public health.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMohd Masood
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into the following course: HZHSDD and have passed PHE3BRH and PHE2PHP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Dentistry, Dental Practice and the Community 6th Ed. | Recommended | Burt, B A, & Eklund, S A, 2005 | ELSEVIER SAUNDERS |
| Readings | Jong's Community Dental Health 5th Ed. | Recommended | Gluck, G M, & Morganstein, W M 2003 | MOSBY |
| Readings | Learning Management System - Articles provided | Prescribed | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Discuss the principles of dental public health including the epidemiological and social trends of oral health in Australia and internationally.
- Activities:
- Online learning, Lecture, readings, cooperative learning.
02. Evaluate the risk of oral diseases and provide evidence based preventive care as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
- Activities:
- Online learning, Lecture, readings.
03. Have a thorough knowledge of the determinants of health and oral health, with particular reference to the impact of inequality, and the public health strategies by which to address it.
- Activities:
- Online learning, Lecture, readings, preparation and presentation of team project.
04. Describe the theories and principles of health promotion, apply them to the practice in terms of the changing environment, community and individual behaviours to deliver oral and general health gain.
- Activities:
- Online learning, Lecture, readings.
05. Describe and critique the Australian oral healthcare systems including oral health policy, workforce and delivery of oral healthcare.
- Activities:
- Online learning, Lecture, readings.
06. Explain the principles of planning oral health care for communities and populations to meet needs and demands for better oral health.
- Activities:
- Online learning, Lecture, readings.
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, All Year, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMohd Masood
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 20
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Total 20 hours face to face lectures"
TutorialWeek: 10 - 20
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Total 10 hours"
SeminarWeek: 21 - 22
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Student Presentations
Total 6 hours"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 20
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 20 and delivered via online.
"Total 20 hours"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One individual assignment (2000 word equivalence) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One group assignment (1000 word equivalent per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| 5 Online quizzes (1000 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |