QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Qus 1. What is Public Health Dentistry?
Ans. Dental public health is the science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting oral health through organized community efforts.
Qus 2. What is the scope in Public Health Dentistry?
Ans. It is that form of dental practice that serves the community as a client rather than the individual. It is concerned with dental health education of the public, with applied dental research, and with the administration of group dental care plans, as well as the prevention and control of dental diseases on a community basis.
Advanced level of Education in the following arena is provided:
a. Epidemiology
b. Biostatistics
c. Behavior science
d. Environmental health
e. Health care policy and management
Qus 3. Is there a clinical component in subject of Public Health Dentistry?
Ans. Yes, there is a direct clinical care component involved in the subject. The subject aims to provide experiences to fulfill the competencies of providing comprehensive oral health care to the patient. Completion of a research projects is one of the critical components.
Qus 4. Which programs does your university offer in Public Health Dentistry?
Ans. The university offers Master’s degree (MDS) as well as a PhD Program in the subject of Public Health Dentistry.
Qus 5. How many positions in the subject does your university support each year?
Ans. Currently, the university is permitted to enroll two students per year under master’s program (MDS) and eight students per year under PhD program in the subject.
Qus 6. When does the admission start in the master’s and PhD program?
Ans. The Entrance test for admission in MDS is generally held in the month of December-Jan of the year of admission; followed by interview and Counseling. However, the classes start in the month of July in the year of admission. The Entrance test for admission in PhD is held in the month of July of the year of admission; followed by interview and Counselling. The classes start in the month of August every year.
Qus 7. What is the scope of research in Public Health Dentistry?
Ans. Yes there is immense scope of research in Public Health Dentistry. All kind of research including cross sectional, longitudinal and clinical trials are done in the department.
