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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.
Restriction
COMD 856
Limited to
MComDent
Contact

postgrad.dentistry@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Professor Jonathan Broadbent

Textbooks

Porta M. A Dictionary of Epidemiology. (6th 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 (available as an eBook via the University library).

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

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.

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 Not offered in 2027 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Restriction
COMD 856
Limited to
MComDent
Contact

postgrad.dentistry@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Professor Jonathan Broadbent

Textbooks

Porta, M. (2008). A Dictionary of Epidemiology (6th ed.). Oxford University Press.

Peres, M., Antunes, J., and Watt, R. (2021). Oral Epidemiology: A­ Textbook on­ Oral Health Conditions, Research Topics and Methods. Springer. (Available as an eBook via the University library).

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

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.

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