Overview
Research methodology, dental epidemiology, information management, the distribution and determinants of oral diseases and health.
About this paper
| Paper title | Research Methods and Dental Epidemiology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Community Dentistry |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period | 1st Non standard period (9 February 2026 - 7 November 2026) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $21,227.00 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- PGDipComDent
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Professor Jonathan Broadbent
- Textbooks
Porta M. A Dictionary of Epidemiology (5th Edition) New York: Oxford University Press, 2008.
Peres MA, Antunes JLF, Watt RG (2021). Oral Epidemiology: A Textbook on Oral Health Conditions, Research Topics and Methods. Springer, Gewerbestrasse. ISBN 9783030501235.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
This paper is designed to cover:
- Research methodology.
- Dental epidemiology.
- Information management.
- The distribution and determinants of oral diseases and health.
For the student of dental public health.