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DENT5103: Oral Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
2026 unit information
This unit of study provides students with an in-depth understanding of the theoretical foundations and practical applications of disease prevention and health promotion in dentistry. By focussing on the social, behavioural, and environmental determinants of oral health, students will develop knowledge to critically assess and apply preventive strategies across diverse populations. Students will explore contemporary approaches to oral health promotion, including behaviour change models, community engagement, and policy-based interventions. Through critical analysis of current public health programs and global oral health initiatives, learners will develop advanced skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based preventive strategies.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Discipline of Population Oral Health |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of General Dentistry, particularly in Restorative Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate understanding of how fluorides may be used in a variety of clinical and public health contexts to prevent dental caries. This includes the ability to articulate the limits of clinical prevention
- LO2. create and present a population-level health promotion strategy for preventing dental disease in a given population
- LO3. apply the common risk factor approach to present an interprofessional strategy to improve oral and general health outcomes
- LO4. demonstrate knowledge of social marketing techniques and how these are applicable in the context of oral health
- LO5. critically consider the social determinants of oral health and how these may impact upon preventative efforts against dental diseases
- LO6. demonstrate knowledge of the principles of the commercial determinants of health through exploring the activities of industries that negatively impact oral and general health
- LO7. critique how the dental profession itself may contribute to disparities and deficiencies in oral health
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Westmead, Sydney |
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