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Dental Public Health (mMDPH)

Dental Public Health is the science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private communities, and individuals.

The Mini-Master of Dental Public Health (Mini-MDPH) is a shorter, condensed version of the traditional Master of Dental Public Health (MDPH) programme. It typically provides an overview of key dental public health concepts, methods, and practices in a shorter timeframe, making it suitable for individuals who want to gain foundational knowledge in dental public health but may not have the time or resources to commit to a full MDPH programme.

Orapuh Mini-Master of Dental Public Health (mMDPH) can help you fulfill your career dream in the following ways … Read more

Programme Goal: Equip learners with foundational knowledge and practical skills in dental public health to improve community oral health outcomes.

Programme Structure: 3-month (12-week) online certificate course, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application through a capstone project. The programme is delivered through weekly lectures using a flipped classroom model, complemented by interactive and applied learning activities.

Programme Focus:

Develop competencies to:

  • Understand dental public health principles and practices.

  • Analyze oral health systems, policies, and epidemiological data.

  • Implement oral health promotion strategies and utilize AI in dental public health.

  • Conduct oral health surveys using WHO methods.

  • Develop and manage dental public health programmes effectively.

Graduate ready to begin a dental public health business, lead, or improve dental healthcare programmes, projects, resource management, or facilities.

Fees

  • $5 application fee
  • $84 per month Enrolment Fee (starting)    
  • $257 in total for the programme (Regular track, West Africa)

Click here to view details of the Enrolment Fees.

Requirements

  1. Interest in the programme
  2. Ability to communicate effectively in the English Language
  3. High or Secondary School Certificate
  4. Possession of a relevant postsecondary school certificate or relevant work experience
  5. Payment of the Admission Processing Fee: $5 (USD)

Curriculum

Click here to view the Orapuh Mini-MDPH Curriculum.

Learning is structured through:

  • Weekly lectures

  • Guided readings

  • Interactive activities

  • Formative (practice) exercises

  • Summative (graded) assessments

Teaching Resources

Programmes are delivered entirely online, with access to curated learning materials and relevant external resources to support continuous learning.

Progression and Completion

To progress and graduate, students must:

  • Achieve a minimum pass mark of 50% in each course

  • Successfully complete all required courses within the programme

Assessment

  • Formative assessments support learning and are not graded

  • Summative assessments are graded (over 100%)

  • A minimum score of 50% is required to pass each course

Externship and Internship

Students are encouraged to pursue externship and internship opportunities relevant to their field of study to gain practical experience and strengthen professional readiness.

 

These standards align with the academic framework of Gratis University.

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