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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.

About this paper

Paper title Advanced Principles of Oral Health I
Subject Dentistry (Oral Health)
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (Distance learning)
Full Year (On campus)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $6,973.50
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
MOH
Contact

postgrad.dentistry@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course co-ordinator: Dr Deanna Beckett & Ms Hanna Olson

Teaching Arrangements

Distance teaching or on campus.

Textbooks
To be advised
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

On completion of DEOH501, students are expected to demonstrate:

  • An understanding of current scientific oral health-related literature
  • The ability to analyse patient information and plan an oral health care programme
  • The ability to provide or make provision for oral health care
  • The ability to be able to assess the effectiveness of oral health strategies
  • The ability to communicate effectively
  • Cultural competence and an understanding of the national and global perspective of oral health

Overview

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.

About this paper

Paper title Advanced Principles of Oral Health I
Subject Dentistry (Oral Health)
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (22 February 2027 - 12 November 2027) (Distance learning)
Full Year (22 February 2027 - 12 November 2027) (On campus)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
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
MOH
Contact

postgrad.dentistry@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinators:

  • Dr Deanna Beckett
  • Hanna Olson
  • Teaching Arrangements

    Distance teaching or on campus.

    Textbooks
    To be advised.
    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

    On completion of DEOH 501, students are expected to demonstrate:

    • An understanding of current scientific oral health-related literature
    • The ability to analyse patient information and plan an oral health care programme
    • The ability to provide or make provision for oral health care
    • The ability to be able to assess the effectiveness of oral health strategies
    • The ability to communicate effectively
    • Cultural competence and an understanding of the national and global perspective of oral health
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