Overview
An introduction to ethics and communication in dentistry, public health issues related to dentistry, and the prevention of dental diseases.
About this paper
| Paper title | The Dentist and the Community 1 |
|---|---|
| Subject | Dentistry |
| EFTS | 0.1187 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $2,187.88 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
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- Textbooks
Daly B, Batchelor P, Treasure ET, Watt RG. Essential Dental Public Health (2nd Revised edition, 2013). Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780199679379
- 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 understand the relevance of te Tiriti o Waitangi for indigenous oral health rights for Māori.