Mphill Community Dentistry

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Introduction to the Master of Philosophy in Community Dentistry (MPhil-CD) Program Community Dentistry is the science and the art of preventing and controlling oral disease and promoting oral health through organized community efforts. The MPhil-CD program is aimed at strengthening the health system as well as addressing the current gap in the market regarding post-graduate Community Dentistry programs in the country. The MPhil-CD program is tailored to develop the eight core competencies of a dental public health specialist as identified by the “American Association of Public Health Dentistry”. Program Mission Statement: The MPhil-CD program is committed to promote high quality oral health education and disseminate evidence based health promotion practices. Overall mission is to produce students who are able to address the current oral health issues through advocacy, education, research and leadership. Date of Commencement Spring semester, 2020. Objectives of the program The graduates of the MPhil-CD program are expected to 1. Demonstrate the ability to incorporate ethical reasoning and actions that promote culturally competent oral health care to individuals and populations. 2. Critique, synthesize and apply information from scientific and lay sources to improve the public’s oral health. 3. Describe social and health care systems and determinants of health and their impact on the oral health of the individual and population. 4. Assess risk for oral diseases and select appropriate, evidence-based preventive interventions and strategies to promote health and control oral diseases at the individual and population level. 5. Demonstrate the ability to access and describe the use of population-based health data for health promotion, patient care, and quality improvement. 4 6. Demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to advocate for policies that impact oral and general health for individuals or populations. 7. Develop a capacity for lifelong learning and professional growth in order to provide leadership that utilizes principles of dental public health. 8. Demonstrate the ability to participate in inter-professional care across the lifespan of people from diverse communities and cultures. Program Learning Outcomes: At the end of this program The students will be able to • Use knowledge of the basic dental and clinical sciences to ensure appropriate need assessment and prevention. • Use knowledge, evidence and professional judgement to arrive at solutions appropriate to the community needs and wishes. • Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with community stakeholders including patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals. • Recognize the importance of disease prevention and health promotion and conveying this as appropriate to individual patients and the wider community. • Recognize ethical, professional and legal responsibilities and displaying appropriate attitudes and behavior. • Demonstrate accurate record keeping and knowing where and how to source and analyze information relevant to good clinical practice. Scope of the program The non-existence of post-graduate Community Dentistry program in the country has led to the shortage of human resource in this field. The graduates of MPhil-CD will be utilized in the dental colleges of Pakistan as faculty members and will provide a platform for the dentists to be collaborate and promote oral health of the population in the country. Admission Criteria and Procedures Introduction: The University abides by its strict merit-based criteria with absolute transparency to select its student for the MPhil-CD Program. Every year, the number of 5 Pakistani and foreign students is fixed by the Graduate & Research Management Council of the University. Admission • Student Selection Criteria • Application Requirements • Evaluation of Applications • Admission Test • Short Listing and Interviews • Application Timeline • Tuition and Other Charges Student Selection Criteria This is an equal opportunity program and there is no discrimination based on gender, religion or ethnicity. However, females and minority groups are encouraged to join this program. • Entry into the MPhil-CD program will require at least 16 years of education in an oral health-related field, completed before the admission date. This may include • BDS or equivalent qualification (Recognized by PMDC ). • Master of dental hygiene. • Master of dental technology • Master of dental nursing • Applicant's background should reflect a significant interest in Oral Health e.g. research projects, publications, symposia, and workshops attended; • The program favors individuals with appropriate academic credentials. Applicant must demonstrate evidence of scholarly ability and personal maturity; • Basic computer literacy is expected.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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