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The principles of acquisition, evaluation and use of information for oral health education, health service delivery, clinical practice and research. The use of computers and their broad applications including professional management.

About this paper

Paper title Oral Informatics
Subject Dentistry (Oral Health)
EFTS 0.125
Points 15 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (16 February 2026 - 17 June 2026) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,269.88
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
BOH
Notes
May be taken by other students with approval from the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry.
Contact

dent.undergraduate@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Dr Deanna Beckett

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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Learning Outcomes
This paper aims to give students the experience and knowledge of information technology and the concepts and skills required to acquire, evaluate and use information relevant for both individual study and professional management in their future role.

Timetable

Semester 1 (16 February 2026 - 17 June 2026)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Aoroa

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 11:00-12:50 9-14, 16-17, 22
Wednesday 14:00-14:50 12-14, 16-17, 20-22
Wednesday 14:00-15:50 9

Overview

The principles of acquisition, evaluation and use of information for oral health education, health service delivery, clinical practice and research. The use of computers and their broad applications including professional management.

About this paper

Paper title Oral Informatics
Subject Dentistry (Oral Health)
EFTS 0.125
Points 15 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (22 February 2027 - 23 June 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.
Limited to
BOH
Notes
May be taken by other students with approval from the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry.
Contact

dent.undergraduate@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Dr Deanna Beckett

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

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 aims to give students the experience and knowledge of information technology and the concepts and skills required to acquire, evaluate and use information relevant for both individual study and professional management in their future role.

Timetable

Semester 1 (22 February 2027 - 23 June 2027)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Aoroa

Computer Lab

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Monday 11:00-11:50 17-21
Monday 11:00-12:50 11
Tuesday 11:00-12:50 10
A2 Monday 11:00-12:50 10
Monday 12:00-12:50 17-21
Tuesday 11:00-12:50 11

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 11:00-11:50 9, 12, 15-17, 22
Wednesday 11:00-11:50 12, 14-18
AND
C1 Thursday 09:00-09:50 12, 14-18
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