Dental Epidemiology
- Course Code :
PHP732
- Level :
Postgraduate
- Course Hours :
5.00
Hours
- Entry year :
2025/2026
- Department :
Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine
Aim of the course
Course Contents
• Introduction to Epidemiology
• Basic measurements in Epidemiology
• Epidemiologic methods and sampling
• Uses of Epidemiology
• Surveying
• Epidemiology of dental caries
• Dental caries indices
• Caries risk assessment
• Caries activity tests
• Epidemiology of periodontal diseases
• Periodontal indices
• Periodontal risk assessment
• Oral health programs
• Dental health education
• Needs and demands
• Organization of dental care
• Group practice and teamwork
Theoretical:
Seminars
Lectures
Problem based learning
Assignments
Clinical:
Clinical requirements cases
Teaching and Learning Methods for special needs students
a) Course Notes
Handouts of presentations
b) Essential Books (Text Books)
c) Recommended Books
Comprehensive preventive dentistry
Preventive and community dentistry
d) Scientific periodicals,bulletins,etc...
American academy of pediatric dentistry guidelines