Inclusion oral health module (DS51014)
Learn about the concept of inclusion oral health. You’ll explore how participatory approaches can address health inequities.
Oral health inequities persist across the world. These are driven by economic, cultural, political, and individual factors.
In this module, you will explore what it means to practise inclusion oral health. You will also look at how participatory approaches can help address these disparities.
What you will learn
In this module, you will:
- Explore the practical concept of inclusion oral health and its relevance to dental public health.
- Understand the factors that prevent people from accessing dental care. These will include economic, political, cultural and individual factors.
- Examine how co-design and co-production can shape more equitable oral health services.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Show critical understanding of the concepts of inclusion health, vulnerability, and intersectionality applied to dental public health.
- Demonstrate critical understanding of co-design and co-production of oral health and health services.
- Show critical knowledge of participatory research methods for involving vulnerable groups.
- Apply knowledge of patient and public involvement in research, service evaluation, and service design.
- Demonstrate team working and effective communication skills for engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
Assignments / assessment
Group project plan (60%)
- 3,000-word protocol for a research or service development plan
- Submitted jointly by the group, with a table showing each member's contributions
Group presentation (30%)
- 15-minute presentation with up to 5 minutes of questions from internal examiners
Individual reflective summary (10%)
- Up to 500 words reflecting on the group work experience
This module does not have a final exam.
Teaching methods / timetable
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Discussion sessions
- Guest lecturers
- Self-directed learning
The module includes input from NHS Health Scotland, third-sector organisations, and the South East Scotland and Tayside Dental Public Health Managed Clinical Network.
Courses
This module is available on the following courses: