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 (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
- 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.
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 (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
- 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.