Measures of oral health and disease. Dental indices. Australian and international perspectives. Social science in dentistry - sociological and psychological influences on health, disease and dental care. Patient relationships and interactions. Oral health education - theory, factors affecting health and behaviour, behaviour and dental health, effectiveness. Nutrition, diet analysis and counselling for dental patients. Fluoride – systemic sources, metabolism. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: 313257 (v.1)<br/> Oral Health Therapy 131