aZLVL0421p Dental Public Health I - lecture

Faculty of Medicine
spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Michal Koščík, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Abanoub Riad, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ing. Veronika Išová (assistant)
Ing. Kateřina Novohradská (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. MUDr. Bc. Zuzana Derflerová Brázdová, DrSc.
Department of Public Health – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Ing. Veronika Išová
Supplier department: Department of Public Health – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable
Thu 16. 2. 10:00–12:30 C15/309, Thu 2. 3. 10:00–12:30 C15/309, Thu 9. 3. 10:00–12:30 C15/309, Thu 16. 3. 10:00–12:30 C15/309, Thu 23. 3. 10:00–12:30 C15/309
Prerequisites
aZLPR0232c Preclinical Dentistry II-prac. && aZLLT0222c Bas. Med. Terminology -pr
Prerequisites according to the MU study and examination regulations.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course "Dental Public Health - I" aims to help students to:
- define dental public health and its principles, including the role of public health in promoting oral health and reducing oral health disparities;
- discuss various dental public health interventions and their effectiveness in improving oral health outcomes for communities;
- explain the concepts of oral epidemiology and its importance in the planning and evaluation of dental public health programs and policies;
- describe the principles of evidence-based dentistry and its role in clinical decision-making;
- analyze current trends and issues in oral health and dental public health, including the impact of social determinants of health on oral health outcomes.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- articulate the fundamental concepts and principles of dental public health;
- critically assess the effectiveness of different dental public health interventions;
- apply their understanding of oral epidemiology to inform the planning and evaluation of dental public health programs and policies;
- demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of evidence-based dentistry, including its application in clinical decision-making;
- analyze and interpret current trends and challenges in oral health and dental public health, including the impact of social determinants of health on oral health outcomes.
Syllabus
  • 1. Dental Public Health Principles
  • 2. Dental Public Health Interventions
  • 3. Oral Epidemiology
  • 4. Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD)
  • 5. Trends in Oral Health & Dental Practice
Literature
    required literature
  • B. Daly, P. Batchelor, E. Trasure, R. Watt: Essential Dental Public Health -Second Edition; Oxford University Press, 2013. ISBN: 978-0-19-967937-9
Teaching methods
This course is designed to provide a dynamic and interactive learning experience for students. While the course will have 5 theoretical lectures, the learning activities will be designed to go beyond passive learning. The lectures will be infused with interactive discussions and exercises to engage students and encourage them to think critically about the topics covered. This approach to learning will help students to retain information and apply their knowledge in real-world settings, leading to a deeper understanding of dental public health and its principles. By fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment, students will have the opportunity to participate in meaningful discussions and activities that deepen their understanding of dental public health and its importance.
Assessment methods
■ Exam Instructions
- The final exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with single correct answers.
- The passing threshold is 70% which is equivalent to 21 points.
- The student receives one point for each correct answer. For unanswered questions and wrongly answered questions, the student receives no points.
- The exam duration is 45 minutes, and exceptions only apply to the students registered with MUNI Teiresias Centre.

■ Disciplinary Instructions
- The final exam of Dental Public Health - I is governed by the Faculty of Medicine (Masaryk University) disciplinary code.
- It is forbidden to use any electronic devices except for calculators. Students who use any electronic device that can potentially give them unfair advantages will be asked to leave the exam and receive a failing grade.
- A misdemeanour may constitute, in particular, any of the following:
1. cheating in the performance of study obligations or an attempt to do so,
2. plagiarism, i.e. using content, thoughts or structure of another’s work without proper citation,
3. publishing another's work (or its part) as one's own,
4. helping with cheating or plagiarism,
5. infringement of intellectual property rights owned by MUNI,
6. violating university computer network policies,
7. engaging in aggressive or disruptive behaviour, such as sexual harassment, physical or psychological violence and acts of racism,
8. misusing or vandalizing MUNI property,
9. engaging in alcohol or drug use on MUNI premises,
10. entering MUNI premises with weapons or other items capable of endangering life or health,
11. default in the payment of a validly assessed tuition fee,
12. damage to MUNI's goodwill and reputation.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 15.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2017, Spring 2018, spring 2019, spring 2020, spring 2021, spring 2022, spring 2024, spring 2025.
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