An introduction to clinical and community dentistry in the New Zealand setting and overview of the biomedical sciences that underpin dentistry.
| Paper title | Dentistry in the New Zealand Context |
|---|---|
| Paper code | DENT364 |
| Subject | Dentistry |
| EFTS | 0.6000 |
| Points | 72 points |
| Teaching period | Second Semester (8 July 2019 - 15 November 2019) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $9,418.20 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $57,191.40 |
- Restriction
- DENT 361, DENT 362, DENT 363
- Limited to
- BDS
- Notes
- DENT 364 is available only for approved students admitted under the International Medical University Partnership Programme and having previously passed appropriate courses; students who pass the paper will be credited with the First, Second, and Third Year courses of the programme.
- Contact
- or.secretary@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Dr Andrew Tawse-Smith
- Textbooks
- A comprehensive list of recommended readings is provided in the DENT 364 course book that is issued to students at the first teaching session.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global 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
On completion of this paper, students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of the measurement, epidemiology and public health aspects of a range of oral conditions (including periodontal disease, enamel defects, mucosal conditions, dry mouth and tooth loss). They will also appreciate the nature, scope and contribution of dental health services research. They should further appreciate (and understand the implications of) the cultural diversity of the NZ population, with particular reference to Māori oral health and services.
