About This Major
A program that focuses on the scientific study of dental disease prevention and control, community dental health promotion, and prepares dentists and public health professionals to function as dental health specialists. Includes instruction in preventive dentistry, the relationship of oral disease to health and quality of life, patient and practitioner behavior, dental epidemiology, nutrition and dental health, dental care policy and delivery, oral health program planning and administration, biostatistics, and research methods.
Program Examples
- Dental Public Health and Education (Cert.)
- Dental Public Health and Education (MS, MPH)
- Dental Public Health and Education (PhD, DPH)
At a Glance
- CIP Code
- 51.0504
- CIP Family
- 51
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