Course Title: Dental Public Health 3

Course Duration: 18 weeks

Objective: This advanced course is designed to explore specialized topics in dental
public health, focusing on research methodologies, leadership in public health, and the
application of advanced concepts in the field.
Week-wise Outline:
Weeks 1-3: Advanced Research Methods in Dental Public Health
 Overview of advanced research methodologies
 Ethical considerations in dental public health research
 Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
 Publication and dissemination of research findings
Weeks 4-6: Leadership in Public Health Dentistry
 Leadership theories and styles
 Team building and management in public health settings
 Strategic planning for oral health programs
 Conflict resolution and decision-making in leadership
Weeks 7-9: Public Health Policy Advocacy
 Advanced topics in policy analysis
 Strategies for effective policy advocacy
 Engaging with policymakers and stakeholders
 Case studies in successful policy advocacy
Weeks 10-12: Advanced Topics in Community Oral Health
 Innovative community-based oral health programs
 Oral health literacy initiatives
 Technology in community outreach
 Case studies of successful community interventions
Weeks 13-15: Epidemiological Research in Oral Health
 Advanced epidemiological study designs
  Longitudinal studies in oral health
 Multivariate statistical analysis in dental research
 Interpreting and presenting epidemiological findings
Weeks 16-18: Capstone Project and Course Review
 Capstone project development
 Final project presentations
 Course review and reflections

Assessment:
1. Research Proposal (20%):
 Develop a comprehensive research proposal on an advanced dental public
health research topic.
2. Leadership Case Study (15%):
 Analyze a real-world leadership case in dental public health and propose
effective strategies.
3. Policy Advocacy Project (20%):
 Engage in a hands-on policy advocacy project, presenting findings and
recommendations.
4. Community Oral Health Program Design (15%):
 Design an innovative community oral health program, including
implementation strategies.
5. Epidemiological Research Paper (15%):
 Write a research paper applying advanced epidemiological methods to a
specific oral health issue.
6. Capstone Project (15%):
 Group or individual project demonstrating the integration of advanced
concepts in dental public health.
Rubric for Capstone Project Evaluation:
Criteria:
1. Integration of Advanced Concepts (30%):
 Demonstrates a high level of understanding and application of advanced
dental public health concepts.
2. Research and Analysis (25%):
 Applies advanced research methodologies and conducts a thorough
analysis.
3. Innovation and Creativity (20%):
 Demonstrates innovative thinking in addressing the chosen dental public
health issue.
4. Presentation Skills (15%):
 Presents ideas clearly and effectively, both in written and oral formats.
5. Collaboration (10%):
 Shows effective collaboration in a group project, if applicable.
Note:
Adjust the content and assessments based on the specific requirements of the course,
the target audience, and available resources. Encourage students to explore and
critically analyze advanced topics in dental public health, fostering a deep
understanding of the field. Regularly assess and adapt the course based on feedback
for continuous improvement.