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An introduction to ethics and communication in dentistry, public health issues related to dentistry, and the prevention of dental diseases.
| Paper title | The Dentist and the Community 1 |
|---|---|
| Paper code | DENT263 |
| Subject | Dentistry |
| EFTS | 0.12 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (22 February 2021 - 13 November 2021) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,942.44 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $12,250.44 |
- Limited to
- BDS
- Contact
- oral.sciences@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Textbooks
- A comprehensive list of recommended readings is provided in the DENT 263 course book, which is issued to students at the first teaching session.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information
literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- On completion of this paper, students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of the NZ oral care system and the public health approach (and the science behind it) and to appreciate (and understand the implications of) the cultural diversity of the NZ population.
