Local and Global Public Health I

This course provides students with an introduction and foundational knowledge in basic concepts in public health, and specifically dental public health. An overview of public health programs at the global, federal, state, local level is provided. Public health topics, such as access to care, advocacy, cultural competence, health literacy, dental care delivery system, leadership, ethics, dental payment mechanisms and public health financing are included to provide students with a broader perspective on the social, political and economic forces affecting oral health and dental practice at the local, state, national and global levels. Students attend lectures, seminars and complete twelve hours of community activities in order to gain knowledge and skills in community oral health. Summer Term 0.75-2.25 Credit Hours