Unit Code: DNT504

Unit Name: Preventive Dentistry

Description: This course (2 semesters) deals with Preventive Dentistry. Basic concepts of prevention are first dealt with, together with explanations on types and levels of prevention, aims and principles of how common oral diseases come about. This course also covers individual and community preventive measures for oral diseases and dental trauma, a broad coverage of oral health promotion and dental health education among various target groups including early childhood, people with a range of disabilities, pregnant ladies and pediatric population.

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Prerequisite: N/A

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1,2