Tropical Dentistry & Oral Health Catalogue
Tropical dentistry is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the oral health needs of people living in tropical or subtropical regions of the world. These areas are often characterized by high levels of poverty, limited access to healthcare, and high rates of oral diseases such as tooth decay and gum disease.
Programme Description
This is a 3 months (12 weeks) online diploma programme designed for Dental Health Care Professionals (DHCP) who desire to acquire the knowledge and skills that are necessary for effective dental and oral health practice in tropical and subtropical contexts.
Programme Objectives
- To educate learners on the principles and practice of dentistry and oral health in the tropics
- To produce graduates who would respond to the numerous dental and oral health challenges in tropical contexts
- To equip learners for future professional development, self-actualization, and practice management in the tropics
- To educate learners on the ability to cooperate with individuals, teams or groups and specialists in tropical practice and appropriate referrals
Teaching Target
The teaching target of the Diploma in Tropical Dentistry and Oral Health (DTDOH) programme is to help learners to grasp the basic knowledge and skills needed to master effective dental and oral health practice in tropical contexts.
Courses
CODE |
CREDITS |
TITLE |
PD4-011 |
6 |
Fundamentals of Tropical Dentistry & Oral Health |
PC3-012 |
3 |
Oral Health Systems, Law & Policy |
PD4-012 |
6 |
Oral Health Problems & Injuries in the Tropics |
PD4-013 |
3 |
Basic Cariology |
PD4-014 |
3 |
Basic Periodontology |
PD4-015 |
3 |
Introduction to Oral Protozoology & Virology |
PD4-016 |
3 |
Dental Emergencies & Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases |
PD4-017 |
6 |
Adequate Oral Health Care in the Tropics |
PC3-014 |
3 |
Social and Behavioural Sciences in Oral Health |
PC3-015 |
4 |
Oral Health Promotion and Communication |
PD4-018 |
3 |
Introduction to Epidemiological Surveys |
PD4-019 |
6 |
DTDOH Capstone (Practicum/Field Work) |
Other components of the DTDOH curriculum | ||
RL00 |
0 |
GRIT |
RL01 |
0 |
Developing your personal career strategy |
WBN01 |
0 |
We are the Future |
WBN02 |
0 |
Advocacy in Health Care |
WBN04 |
0 |
Designing and Developing Healthcare Facilities & Programmes |
WBN07 |
0 |
Stress and our Health and Illness States |
WBN08 |
0 |
Behavioural Dimensions in the Concept of Health |
WBN09 |
0 |
Nutritional Factors in Health and Illness States |
WBN11 |
0 |
Communication in Health Education Programmes |
WBN12 |
0 |
Anxiety Disorders |
WBN13 |
0 |
Diagnosis of Oral Disease: History Taking |
WBN14 |
0 |
Diagnosis of Oral Disease: Routine Physical Examination |
WBN15 |
0 |
Diagnosis of Oral Disease: Choosing & Ordering Investigations |
WBN16 |
0 |
Working in Resource-Limited Settings |
Programme Plans
There are three (3) plans in this programme – Regular Plan, Career Boost Plan, and Business Plan. The details of each plan are given below. You should choose the plan that you intend to run during your application. Notice that the enrolment fee differs with each plan (https://orapuh.org/fees).
Projected Prospects after Taking this Programme
After taking this course, a learner should be able to
- Manifest increased knowledge and skills in the subject area
- Land a new job or promotion, or enhance their CV
- Possess sharpened skills
- Attract a salary raise
- Start a dental business/organization or improve the revenue generation, organization, and operations of an existing facility
- Enhance the operations of their own business/organization or their present work place
- Use their knowledge and skills to manage any health facility or project
- Help society better or give back to society
Available Cohorts
Plan to join a cohort that is most suitable for your time and budget.
1. Session 2023/1: January 10 – April 1, 2023
2. Session 2023/2: April 3 – June 24, 2023
3. Session 2023/3: June 26 – September 16, 2023
4. Session 2023/4: September 18 – December 9, 2023
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