Society and Health 1B (ORAL10002)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should:

(1) Comprehend:
a) the basic concepts of community and social structures and the implications for health and oral health;
b) the relevance of psychology and human development to the broader field of health care, teaching and learning and dental practice;
c) the principles of management of relationships with patients and carers.

(2) Demonstrate:
a) the ability to
- plan and present written communications incorporating a respect for enquiry, scholarship and intellectual integrity;
- consider oral health care in a holistic fashion which takes cognizance of the social, cultural and economic environment in which people live;
- retrieve and critically appraise research relevant to oral health therapy practice;
b) effective skills in electronic retrieval, library searching, electronic mail, the use of LMS and Internet resources.

(3) Appreciate:
a) the range of differing healthcare needs of individuals and groups within the community and diversity of the methods needed to provide them;
b) the responsibilities of dental hygienists, dental therapists, and other members of the dental professions in addressing the oral health needs of individuals and the community; and
c) the value and application of evidence based practice.

Generic skills

• Academic writing and referencing;
• Skills in Information technology and use of academic databases;
• Planning and presenting;
• Critical appraisal of research papers;
• Value and application of evidence;
• Observation, problem solving and organisation;
• Communication; and

Understand the social and cultural diversity in our community.