Unit of study_
Community Paediatric Dentistry - DENT5036
This course is concerned with topics relating to the community prevention of dental diseases and the management and utilisation of dental resources. The importance of statistical method in evaluation, interpretation and presentation of data is emphasised. At the completion of this course, the Trainee should have an understanding of the tools used for the assessment of the oral health status and treatment needs for the community, children, adolescents and special groups. They should have a working knowledge of the availability of community dental health services in Australasia and the assessment and financing of dental services in relation to dental needs and resources. They should be able to design surveys, evaluate data and have a knowledge of statistical methods.
Classes
4x3hr tut/wk
Assessment
tutorials (50%), 1x3hr written exam (25%), 1x viva voce(25%)
Textbooks
Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry, Cameron and Widmer, 4th Edition
Details
Faculty: Medicine and Health
Semester 2
05 Aug 2019
Department/School: Discipline of Paediatrics
Study Mode: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Census Date: 31 Aug 2019
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6.0
EFTSL: 0.125
Available for study abroad and exchange: No
Faculty/department permission required? No
Location
Westmead
More details
Unit of Study coordinator: Dr Neeta Prabhu
HECS Band: 3
Courses that offer this unit
Non-award/non-degree study If you wish to undertake one or more units of study (subjects) for your own interest but not towards a degree, you may enrol in single units as a non-award student. Cross-institutional study If you are from another Australian tertiary institution you may be permitted to undertake cross-institutional study in one or more units of study at the University of Sydney.
