The development of an advanced level of knowledge, patient management, diagnostic and operative skills and social awareness within the scopes of dental hygiene and dental therapy practice.
| Paper title | Advanced Principles of Oral Health I |
|---|---|
| Paper code | DEOH501 |
| Subject | Dentistry (Oral Health) |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year (20 February 2023 - 11 November 2023)
(Distance learning)
Full Year (20 February 2023 - 11 November 2023) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $6,037.50 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
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Course co-ordinator: Dr Susan Moffat, Ms Hanna Olson & Associate Professor Alison Meldrum
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- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- 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
Students who successfully complete the paper will develop:
- An understanding of current scientific oral health-related literature to objectively assess short-term and long-term outcomes of oral health strategies.
- The ability to demonstrate knowledge relating to the attainment and maintenance of oral health, priority of management, patient options and required dental referral pathways.
