HS2406 - Health Promotion in Dentistry

This subject introduces students to the principles of health promotion in the context of dentistry. Students will analyse the social determinants of health that impact oral health, and explore barriers to behaviour change at an individual and population level. Students will examine frameworks and models that can be used to address oral health issues and will gain experience applying these frameworks through a primary school visit practicum.

Learning Outcomes

• Analyse the principles of health promotion outlined in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion;
• Critically reflect upon the social determinants of health and identify applicability to dentistry;
• Explore barriers to behaviour change and apply behaviour change models to selected health issues;
• Examine individual, group and population strategies and methods in health promotion and their application to dentistry;
• Plan, implement and evaluate oral health education strategies as part of a primary school visit practicum.

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination - In class - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Lesson plans - (20%) - Group.

Special Assessment Requirements

Completion of the school placement and attendance at the briefing sessions is compulsory in order to successfully complete this subject.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.