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Population Oral Health (POPH90305)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject is a core subject within the Graduate Certificate of Dental Public Health and an elective in the Master of Public Health. It will provide an overview of how the fundamentals of public health can be applied to oral health.  This subject explores the epidemiology of common oral conditions such as dental caries, periodontal disease and oral cancer as well as patient reported outcomes. The subject will explore population-level drivers of dental conditions, and inequalities and how policy, health services and health promotion can lead to population-level improvements in oral health. 

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Analyse population-level determinants of oral health outcomes at the individual and community levels.
  • Investigate social and economic inequalities in oral health outcomes.
  • Critique evidence-based policies and interventions for reducing burden of oral diseases at the population level.
  • Critically evaluate the effect of oral health promotion interventions and policies on population oral health and social and economic inequalities in oral health outcomes

Generic skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Finding, evaluating and applying relevant information
  • Demonstrating initiative, autonomy and organization
  • Written communication
  • Critical thinking and analysis

Last updated: 8 November 2024