Diploma in 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.
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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.
Specialisations
1. Tropical Dentistry and Oral Health (DTDOH)
2. Tropical Dental Research (DTDOH-TDR)
3. Tropical Dental Ecology (DTDOH-TDE)
Courses
Tropical Dentistry and Oral Health (DTDOH)
Tropical dentistry and oral health often focus on addressing unique challenges faced in tropical regions, such as specific diseases, environmental factors, and access to healthcare. This field encompasses preventive measures, treatments, and research tailored to these regions’ needs.
| CODE | USCH | TITLE |
| PD4-611 | 3 | Foundations of Tropical Dentistry & Oral Health |
| PC3-012 | 3 | Oral Health Systems, Law & Policy |
| PC3-013 | 3 | Oral Epidemiology and Control of Oral Diseases |
| PC3-014 | 3 | Social and Behavioural Sciences in Oral Health |
| PC3-015 | 4 | Oral Health Promotion, Communication, and Artificial Intelligence |
| PD4-612 | 4 | Clinical Dentistry in Tropical Settings |
| PD4-613 | 4 | Community Dentistry and Outreach |
| PD4-614 | 6 | DTDOH Capstone (Practicum/Field Work, Publication, and Seminar) |
| 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 |
| WBN10 | 0 | Public Health Informatics |
| 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 |
Total credits: 30 USCH (60 ECTS). Note: USCH = United States Credit Hours and ECTS = European Credit Transfer System.
Tropical Dental Research (DTDOH-TDR)
Tropical dental research explores various aspects of oral health specific to tropical regions, including the prevalence of dental diseases, the impact of environmental factors like humidity and temperature on oral health, and the effectiveness of different prevention and treatment strategies in tropical climates. This research aims to improve oral health outcomes and address the unique challenges faced in these regions.
| CODE | USCH | TITLE |
| PD4-611 | 3 | Foundations of Tropical Dentistry & Oral Health |
| PC3-012 | 3 | Oral Health Systems, Law & Policy |
| PC3-013 | 3 | Oral Epidemiology and Control of Oral Diseases |
| PC3-014 | 3 | Social and Behavioural Sciences in Oral Health |
| PC3-015 | 4 | Oral Health Promotion, Communication, and Artificial Intelligence |
| PD4-615 | 5 | Research Methodology, Funding, and Ethics in Dental Studies |
| PD4-616 | 3 | Clinical Research in Tropical Dentistry |
| PD4-617 | 6 | DTDOH-TDR Capstone (Practicum/Field Work, Publication, and Seminar) |
| Other components of the DTDOH-TDR 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 |
| WBN10 | 0 | Public Health Informatics |
| 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 |
Total credits: 30 USCH (60 ECTS). Note: USCH = United States Credit Hours and ECTS = European Credit Transfer System.
Tropical Dental Ecology (DTDOH-TDE)
Tropical dental ecology is a multidisciplinary field that examines the interactions between oral health, the environment, and the biological and social factors unique to tropical regions. It investigates how environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and dietary patterns, influence the prevalence and distribution of dental diseases. Understanding these ecological dynamics helps inform preventive strategies and treatment approaches tailored to tropical environments.
| CODE | USCH | TITLE |
| PD4-611 | 3 | Foundations of Tropical Dentistry & Oral Health |
| PC3-012 | 3 | Oral Health Systems, Law & Policy |
| PC3-013 | 3 | Oral Epidemiology and Control of Oral Diseases |
| PC3-014 | 3 | Social and Behavioural Sciences in Oral Health |
| PC3-015 | 4 | Oral Health Promotion, Communication, and Artificial Intelligence |
| PD4-618 | 3 | Ecosystems and Oral Health |
| PD4-619 | 2 | Indigenous and Traditional Practices |
| PD4-620 | 2 | Climate Change and Oral Health |
| PD4-621 | 1 | Research Methods in Dental Ecology |
| PD4-622 | 6 | DTDOH-TDE Capstone (Practicum/Field Work, Publication, and Seminar) |
| Other components of the DTDOH-TDE 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 |
| WBN10 | 0 | Public Health Informatics |
| 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 |
Total credits: 30 USCH (60 ECTS). Note: USCH = United States Credit Hours and ECTS = European Credit Transfer System.
How we teach these courses and modules
This programe is taught and assessed entirely (100%) online/ODL.
We utilise the Flipped Classroom Model of Instruction, using the best available, cost-effective media (WhatsApp, Telegram, & YouTube).
- We assign pre-recorded lecture audios and videos and other resources as homework to be watched or engaged before class.
- Students make their own notes or jot down major points and may also consult materials outside of school resources for better understanding of lessons and to enrich their notes/jottings.
- We spend classroom time on valuable activities like review of lecture and/or other resources, discussions, Q & A, real-life applications, and projects.
- For each course, live interactive sessions hold as scheduled in the Programme’s Roadmap. Each session runs for about 45 minutes to 1 hour
- There are regular (weekly) academic webinars that support learning and career/business development.
- The capstone (practicum/field work) summarises the overall achievement in the programme.
- Faculty-Student Forum (WhatsApp and Telegram) goes from 10 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday
Enrolment Fee
- The Gambia: D30,060 (GMD)
- Nigeria: N500,625 (NGN)
- Other countries: $500 (USD)
EF Payment Plans
- Plan 1: pay all EF before resumption
- Plan 2: pay 50% of EF before resumption and pay the rest 50% one month after the first payment. This plan also attracts an extra charge
- The Gambia: D62 (GMD)
- Nigeria: N1,000 (NGN)
- Other countries: $1 (USD)
- Plan 3: Pay 1/3rd of EF before resumption, pay another 1/3rd one month after resumption, and pay the last 1/3rd two months after resumption. This plan also attracts an extra charge
- The Gambia: D124 (GMD)
- Nigeria: N2,000 (NGN)
- Other countries: $2 (USD)
*Each admitted student should endeavour to inform the Finance Unit (+220-288-6490 – WhatsApp; [email protected]) about their chosen EF Payment plan.
**Failure of a student to keep to the specific requirements of their chosen EF payment plan results in the termination of all learning activities for the defaulting student.
Requirements for this programme
1. Interest in tropical dentistry and oral health
2. Possession of a relevant degree or its equivalent recognised by the school’s Oversight and Academic Board (OAB)
3. Ability to communicate effectively in the English Language
4. Payment of the Admission Processing Fee
- The Gambia: D600 (GMD)
- Nigeria: N7,150 (NGN)
- Other countries: $10 (USD)
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Prospects after Taking this Programme
After taking this course, a learner should be able to
- Manifest tropical dental/oral health knowledge and skills
- Land a new job or promotion, or enhance their CV
- Possess sharpened skills
- Attract a salary raise
- Start an entity to improve access to care or improve the revenue generation, organization, and operations of an existing entity
- Enhance the operations of their own entity/organization or their present work place
- Use their knowledge and skills to manage any health facility or project in tropical or subtropical settings
- Help society better or give back to society
- the operations of their own dental public health 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
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