Colleges

Knowledge and understanding:

The student should summarize the benefits and principles of primary prevention programs, such as sealants, pit and fissure sealants, and oral health education.

Skills:

The student will understand the rationale behind fluoridating or defluoridating community water based on the prevalence of dental caries and fluoride poisoning in the region.

The student designs an effective community oral health program tailored to the community's needs.

The student interprets the recorded data on the general, oral, and psychosocial health status of the community.

The student demonstrates excellent communication skills with community members, faculty, and peers.

The student will provide oral health screening, referral, and health education services in all settings.

For the student to utilize acquired skills in managing medical and dental emergencies in field community programs.

To practice skilled preventive and therapeutic oral health care services by an oral health professional in diverse settings.

Values and Responsibility

The student demonstrates management and leadership skills in implementing small and large community programs in coordination with all community sectors.

To demonstrate professionalism and ethical standards in providing community oral and dental healthcare.