Dental Public Health

临床医学, 医学类
美国, 北美
硕士
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专业详情

The goal of the Advanced Graduate Education Program in Dental Public Health is to improve the oral health of populations by educating dental public health specialists. Graduates of the program will develop competencies to:

  • Conduct research in dental public health with emphasis on disease surveillance, health services research, program evaluation, causes of oral diseases, and systemic/oral health interactions.
  • Improve access to dental care for underserved populations and the quality of care for all populations.
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate community oral health programs.
  • Increase the use of preventive dentistry and interdisciplinary models in dental care delivery systems.
  • Excel in research, academic, and administrative careers in Dental Public Health.
  • Inform other dental providers and students about the practice of delivering and planning for oral health care for communities.

Degrees/Certificates Offered

The Dental Public Health Residency (Certificate) is a two-year program qualifying graduates to take the American Board of Dental Public Health specialty examination. Residents work in the four knowledge areas of the specialty which include:

  • Epidemiology and research methods
  • Social determinants of health and dental public health practice
  • Program administration and health policy
  • Oral health services delivery systems and dental care financing

The residency is often combined with advanced degree programs offered at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM). There are three advanced education programs offered in Dental Public Health (DPH):

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