Overview
Community Dentistry is available as a subject of study for:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Community Dentistry (PGDipComDent)
- Master of Community Dentistry (MComDent)
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Whether you are advancing your career with our specialised graduate qualifications or pursuing in-depth research and expertise through our postgraduate programmes, Otago is here to support your aspirations.
Postgraduate qualifications
Honours, masters’, PhDs, and other advanced degrees for graduates. Just one additional year of study will earn you a valuable postgraduate degree. Or perhaps you want the depth of a full year of research-only time during a master’s or to step up to a PhD.
Postgraduate Diploma in Community Dentistry (PGDipComDent)
A coursework programme for registered dental practitioners that can be completed with full-time (one year) or part-time study (two years)
Master of Community Dentistry (MComDent)
An advanced degree for dental professionals seeking a specialised career in dental public health, requiring coursework and a research thesis.
Programme details
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Papers
View a list of all related papers below.
COMD papers
| Paper Code | Year | Title | Points | Teaching period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMD701 | 2026, 2027 | Research Methods and Dental Epidemiology | 60 points | 1st Non standard period (9 February 2026 - 7 November 2026), Not offered in 2027 |
| COMD702 | 2026, 2027 | Dental Health Services | 60 points | 1st Non standard period (9 February 2026 - 7 November 2026), 1st Non standard period (15 February 2027 - 12 November 2027) |
| COMD801 | 2026, 2027 | Research Methods and Dental Epidemiology | 60 points | 1st Non standard period (9 February 2026 - 7 November 2026), Not offered in 2027 |
| COMD802 | 2026, 2027 | Dental Health Services | 60 points | 1st Non standard period (9 February 2026 - 7 November 2026), 1st Non standard period (15 February 2027 - 12 November 2027) |
| COMD830 | 2026, 2027 | MComDent Special Topics | 60 points | Not offered in 2026, Not offered in 2027 |
Contacts
Email dentistry@otago.ac.nz
Website otago.ac.nz/dentistry
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Regulations on this page are taken from the 2026 Calendar and supplementary material.
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