This course prepares students to promote oral health and prevent oral diseases-in a community.
It provides students with a broad understanding of the health care system and an objective view of the significant social، political، psychological، and economic forces directing the system. This
course will provide students with knowledge and skills necessary to meet specific oral health needs of community groups as distinct from the traditional clinical approach، which is designed to meet the needs of individual patients. In addition، the course trains student to educate dental clinics in dental office and public. Emphasis is on health education theories، plaque control aids، nutrient، smoking cessation and fluoride.