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What does the biomedical concept of health primarily focus on?
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?
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?
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?
What does the holistic concept of health imply about societal sectors?
What was a major limitation of the biomedical concept of health?
What was a major limitation of the biomedical concept of health?
What is one of the learning outcomes related to dental health education?
What is one of the learning outcomes related to dental health education?
Which index is associated with classifying oral diseases?
Which index is associated with classifying oral diseases?
What is a fundamental concept of health as noted in the learning outcomes?
What is a fundamental concept of health as noted in the learning outcomes?
Why is school dental health significant in the course objectives?
Why is school dental health significant in the course objectives?
What is the primary focus of preventive dentistry?
What is the primary focus of preventive dentistry?
Which of the following resources would be least relevant for learning about public health dentistry?
Which of the following resources would be least relevant for learning about public health dentistry?
What role does ethics play in dental health care according to the course?
What role does ethics play in dental health care according to the course?
Epidemiological methods are important for understanding which aspect of dental health?
Epidemiological methods are important for understanding which aspect of dental health?
What is the definition of health according to the World Health Organisation?
What is the definition of health according to the World Health Organisation?
What is a key focus of dental public health?
What is a key focus of dental public health?
How does dental public health primarily differ from clinical practice?
How does dental public health primarily differ from clinical practice?
What is a major aim of the practice of dental public health?
What is a major aim of the practice of dental public health?
Which concept is not mentioned as relevant to public health in the content provided?
Which concept is not mentioned as relevant to public health in the content provided?
What does dental public health emphasize in addressing oral health problems?
What does dental public health emphasize in addressing oral health problems?
What does a sound condition in health imply according to the given content?
What does a sound condition in health imply according to the given content?
What aspect of health is not included in the definition of health complexity mentioned?
What aspect of health is not included in the definition of health complexity mentioned?
Which dimension of health focuses on a person's ability to work and earn a livelihood?
Which dimension of health focuses on a person's ability to work and earn a livelihood?
What trend has been observed in healthcare expenditure in the USA from 1960 to 2010?
What trend has been observed in healthcare expenditure in the USA from 1960 to 2010?
Which dimension of health pertains to individual beliefs and values?
Which dimension of health pertains to individual beliefs and values?
What is the estimated expenditure on General Dental Services in the UK in 2012?
What is the estimated expenditure on General Dental Services in the UK in 2012?
What percentage of untreated caries was observed in primary teeth of children aged 1-9?
What percentage of untreated caries was observed in primary teeth of children aged 1-9?
Which dimension of health would mainly concern itself with aspects of personal wellness and dietary habits?
Which dimension of health would mainly concern itself with aspects of personal wellness and dietary habits?
In terms of health care demands versus resources, which trend is common to both rich and developing countries?
In terms of health care demands versus resources, which trend is common to both rich and developing countries?
Which dimension of health would address the impact of societal norms and social interactions?
Which dimension of health would address the impact of societal norms and social interactions?
What significant impact do dental caries have on children?
What significant impact do dental caries have on children?
Which of the following conditions is dental decay more prevalent than?
Which of the following conditions is dental decay more prevalent than?
How many international development goals were established at the Millennium Summit?
How many international development goals were established at the Millennium Summit?
What is one of the aims of the Millennium Development Goals?
What is one of the aims of the Millennium Development Goals?
According to the report on oral health status worldwide, what does it assess?
According to the report on oral health status worldwide, what does it assess?
What is a key component of public health problem determination?
What is a key component of public health problem determination?
Which organization established the Millennium Development Goals?
Which organization established the Millennium Development Goals?
What financial impact do dental complaints have annually?
What financial impact do dental complaints have annually?
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Health
Health
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Public Oral Health
Public Oral Health
A focus on improving and maintaining oral health within a population or community.
Dental Diseases
Dental Diseases
Conditions affecting teeth and gums, such as cavities, gingivitis, and periodontitis.
Health Education
Health Education
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Epidemiology
Epidemiology
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Preventive Dentistry
Preventive Dentistry
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Health Care
Health Care
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Infection/Prevention
Infection/Prevention
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Indices for Oral Diseases
Indices for Oral Diseases
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School Dental Health
School Dental Health
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Ethics in Dental Health Care
Ethics in Dental Health Care
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Health (WHO definition)
Health (WHO definition)
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Public Oral Health
Public Oral Health
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Dental Public Health's Goal
Dental Public Health's Goal
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Dental Public Health vs. Clinical Practice
Dental Public Health vs. Clinical Practice
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Dental Public Health Focus
Dental Public Health Focus
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Biomedical Concept of Health
Biomedical Concept of Health
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Ecological Concept of Health
Ecological Concept of Health
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Psychosocial Concept of Health
Psychosocial Concept of Health
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Holistic Concept of Health
Holistic Concept of Health
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Dimensions of Health
Dimensions of Health
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Public Health Problems
Public Health Problems
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Oral and Dental Public Health
Oral and Dental Public Health
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Health Care Expenditure
Health Care Expenditure
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Untreated Caries
Untreated Caries
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Dental Caries in Children
Dental Caries in Children
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Public Health Problem
Public Health Problem
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Millennium Development Goals
Millennium Development Goals
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Oral Health Status in the World
Oral Health Status in the World
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Dental Public Health
Dental Public Health
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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.
