DENT 1006 - Introduction to Public Oral Health
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What does the biomedical concept of health primarily focus on?

  • The balance between environment and individual
  • The absence of disease (correct)
  • The integration of psychological factors
  • The social influences on health outcomes

    • Which concept views health as influenced by social, psychological, and cultural factors?

  • Holistic Concept
  • Ecological Concept
  • Psychosocial Concept (correct)
  • Biomedical Concept

    • Which concept suggests that health is a dynamic equilibrium between man and his environment?

  • Psychosocial Concept
  • Biomedical Concept
  • Ecological Concept (correct)
  • Holistic Concept

    • What does the holistic concept of health imply about societal sectors?

    <p>All sectors have a potential effect on health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major limitation of the biomedical concept of health?

    <p>It fails to recognize chronic diseases and malnutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the learning outcomes related to dental health education?

    <p>To define preventive dentistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which index is associated with classifying oral diseases?

    <p>Gingival Index</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental concept of health as noted in the learning outcomes?

    <p>The definitions of health, diseases, infection, and prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is school dental health significant in the course objectives?

    <p>It is crucial for incorporating health education in young populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of preventive dentistry?

    <p>Prevention of oral diseases and maintaining oral health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following resources would be least relevant for learning about public health dentistry?

    <p>A novel on contemporary art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does ethics play in dental health care according to the course?

    <p>It is essential for maintaining patient trust and ensuring informed consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Epidemiological methods are important for understanding which aspect of dental health?

    <p>The prevalence and incidence of dental diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of health according to the World Health Organisation?

    <p>A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key focus of dental public health?

    <p>Creating opportunities for effective population health solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does dental public health primarily differ from clinical practice?

    <p>Dental public health operates on a community level while clinical practice operates on an individual level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major aim of the practice of dental public health?

    <p>Improving quality of life through organized efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is not mentioned as relevant to public health in the content provided?

    <p>Nutritional Concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does dental public health emphasize in addressing oral health problems?

    <p>Community-level interventions and preventive measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a sound condition in health imply according to the given content?

    <p>Well-being in body, mind, and spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of health is not included in the definition of health complexity mentioned?

    <p>Financial stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of health focuses on a person's ability to work and earn a livelihood?

    <p>Vocational dimension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trend has been observed in healthcare expenditure in the USA from 1960 to 2010?

    <p>Increased from 5.1% to 17.6% of GDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of health pertains to individual beliefs and values?

    <p>Philosophical dimension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated expenditure on General Dental Services in the UK in 2012?

    <p>£3.3 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of untreated caries was observed in primary teeth of children aged 1-9?

    <p>43.8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of health would mainly concern itself with aspects of personal wellness and dietary habits?

    <p>Nutritional dimension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of health care demands versus resources, which trend is common to both rich and developing countries?

    <p>Greater demands than available resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of health would address the impact of societal norms and social interactions?

    <p>Social dimension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant impact do dental caries have on children?

    <p>They lead to over 51 million missed school hours each year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is dental decay more prevalent than?

    <p>Diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many international development goals were established at the Millennium Summit?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the aims of the Millennium Development Goals?

    <p>Eradicating extreme poverty and hunger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the report on oral health status worldwide, what does it assess?

    <p>The distribution of dental practitioners and oral disease burden.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of public health problem determination?

    <p>Core public health principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization established the Millennium Development Goals?

    <p>United Nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What financial impact do dental complaints have annually?

    <p>$1.6 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Course Information

    • Course Title: DENT 1006 – Introduction to Public Oral Health
    • Instructor: Assoc. Prof. Banu Öter
    • Institution: Bahcesehir University School of Dental Medicine, Pediatric Dentistry, Istanbul
    • Email: [email protected]

    Learning Outcomes

    • Define concepts of health, diseases, infection, and prevention
    • Learn health education and health care
    • Understand epidemiological methods and epidemiology of dental diseases
    • Identify dental health education
    • Classify indices for oral diseases
    • Understand school dental health
    • Define preventive dentistry
    • Define ethics in dental health care

    Learning Resources

    • Hiremath (2016): Textbook of Public Health Dentistry (3rd Ed), Elsevier
    • Daly, Batchelor, Treasure, Watt (2013): Essential Dental Public Health (2nd Ed), Oxford University Press
    • Marya (2011): Textbook of Public Health Dentistry, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
    • Saydam, Oktay, Möller (1990): Türkiyede Ağız Diş Sağlığı Durum Analizi, Dünya Sağlık Örgütü Avrupa Bölgesi–Sağlık Bakanlığı, Ankara
    • Gökalp, Güçiz Doğan (2004/2006): Türkiye Ağız-Diş Sağlığı Profili, T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı, Ankara
    • World Health Organization (2013): Oral Health Surveys: Basic Methods (5th Ed), Geneva

    Concepts of Health

    • Health is viewed differently across cultures
    • Health concepts have evolved over time
    • Different concepts include: biomedical, ecological, psychosocial, holistic

    Biomedical Concept

    • Health is viewed as the absence of disease
    • This concept is insufficient to address major health problems like malnutrition, chronic diseases, and accidents

    Ecological Concept

    • Health is viewed as a dynamic balance between individuals and their environment
    • Imbalance between person and environment considered disease

    Psychosocial Concept

    • Health is influenced by social, psychological, cultural, economic, and political factors
    • These factors need to be addressed to truly understand health

    Holistic Concept

    • Implies that many factors influence health across different sectors of society
    • This view includes agriculture, food, industry, education, and other facets

    Definition of Public Oral Health

    • Dental public health is the science and practice of preventing oral diseases, promoting oral health, and improving quality of life via organized community efforts
    • It's focused on the community as a patient, rather than the individual

    Relevance of Public Health to Clinical Practice

    • Dentistry is changing rapidly due to societal factors such as epidemiological shifts, demographics, organizational changes, and social changes
    • Public health considerations influence clinical practice, including care, cure, and prevention
    • Population health data and risk factors are vital

    Millennium Development Goals

    • The goals aim to improve social and economic conditions in the world’s poorest countries by 2015
    • Goals include: eradicating poverty, achieving primary education, promoting gender equality, reducing child mortality, improving maternal health, combating diseases, ensuring environmental sustainability, and developing a global partnership

    Oral Health Status Worldwide / Turkey

    • Globally, approximately 50% of the population suffers from oral disease.
    • The WHO's Global Oral Health Status Report (2022) provides data on oral health worldwide, encompassing disease burden, risk factors, distribution of dental practitioners, health benefits, and the national response to oral health crises.
    • Data for Turkey is available in the report.

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    Test your understanding of key concepts in public oral health, including definitions of health, disease, and prevention. This quiz will challenge you on epidemiological methods, dental health education, and ethics in dental care, as outlined in the DENT 1006 course objectives.

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