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DE2504: DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (2022-2023)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19


Course Overview

The course introduces the student to the evidenced based research into the social, cultural and environmental issues that affect patient’s health. The course also looks at the broader sociological, behavioural, environmental and economic factors involved. The effect these factors have on laboratory leadership, management and manufacturing is investigated.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Term Second Term Credit Points 20 credits (10 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Mr James Mackie

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Dentistry (DE)
  • Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2
  • Any Undergraduate Programme

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course explains the theoretical component of dental public health and its effect on clinical practice. Students are provided with the theory of disease and prevention as well as research and evidence based guidance. The course also looks at leadership and laboratory management. It explains the foundation for knowledge of this subject.  Students will demonstrate this knowledge in the laboratory management of the manufacturing and client service processes.

 

This course content fulfils the Government Skills for Health National Occupational Standards for Dental Technology.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 40
Assessment Weeks 17 Feedback Weeks

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Observed Structured Practical Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
Assessment Weeks 11,12 Feedback Weeks

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Lab Book

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
Assessment Weeks 17,18,19,20 Feedback Weeks

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Formative Assessment

Oral Presentation: Individual

Assessment Type Formative Weighting
Assessment Weeks 11,12 Feedback Weeks

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Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionUnderstandExplain how medical, psychological, sociological, behaviour, environmental and economical conditions contribute to oral health and illness.
ReflectionUnderstandDescribe the principles of an evidence-based approach to learning, professional practice and decision making.
FactualUnderstandDescribe the healthcare systems dental professionals work in.
ReflectionAnalyseHave knowledge of health policies and organisational, delivery of healthcare and equity.
ReflectionApplyDemonstrate leadership and management skills.

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