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What are the key activities of Dental Public Health?

Dental public health is involved in the assessment of key dental health needs and coming up with effective solutions to improve the dental health of populations rather than individuals.

What is Dental Public Health (DPH)?

Dental Public Health (DPH) is a para-clinical specialty of dentistry that deals with the prevention of oral disease and promotion of oral health.

How does Dental Public Health seek to reduce demand on health care systems?

Dental public health seeks to reduce demand on health care systems by redirection of resources to priority areas.

What is the focus of public health dentistry programs?

<p>Public health dentistry programs are directed for the most part to public-school children in the belief that their education in oral hygiene is the best way to reach the general public.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pattern for public health dentistry programs in the past?

<p>The pattern for such programs in the past was a dental practitioner's annual visit to a school to lecture and to demonstrate proper tooth-brushing techniques.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Dental Public Health

  • Dental Public Health (DPH) is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting oral health through organized community efforts.

Key Activities of DPH

  • Developing policies and programs to prevent oral diseases and promote oral health
  • Conducting research to identify oral health needs and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
  • Providing education and training to healthcare professionals and the community on oral health issues
  • Developing and implementing oral health programs and services for communities, especially for vulnerable populations

Reducing Demand on Healthcare Systems

  • DPH seeks to reduce demand on healthcare systems by preventing oral diseases through community-based interventions, such as:
    • Water fluoridation
    • School-based oral health programs
    • Community-based oral health education and promotion

Focus of Public Health Dentistry Programs

  • The focus of public health dentistry programs is on preventing oral diseases, promoting oral health, and improving the overall health and well-being of populations.

Pattern of Public Health Dentistry Programs in the Past

  • In the past, public health dentistry programs were often focused on providing dental care services to underserved populations, with an emphasis on treatment rather than prevention.

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Test your knowledge about the para-clinical specialty of dentistry that focuses on preventing oral disease and promoting oral health at a population level. Learn about the assessment of dental health needs and solutions to improve dental health for communities.

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