Evidence Based Dental Practice (IEHC0005)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Population Health Sciences
Teaching department: Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is only available to MSc Dental Public Health students.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This is an introductory module to evidence based dental practice. The module is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles of evidence-based practice and their implementation, as well as effective ways of communicating research evidence to wider audiences. A key element of the module is equipping students with the skills to critically appraise the scientific literature.

After taking this module, students will have developed:听

An appreciation of principles and implementation of evidence-based practice, including different forms of evidence synthesis
Ability to critically appraise scientific papers
Understanding and practical skills required to develop a policy briefing.

This module is open to students registered on the MSc Dental Public Health.

Students attend a series of lectures in Term 3 of the academic year. Sessions will involve discussions and small group work. Critical appraisal skills will be practiced during interactive seminars throughout the year involving the discussion and appraisal of published journal articles.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 3 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 50% Fixed-time remote activity

25% Viva or oral presentation

25% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 12
Module leader: Dr Anja Heilmann
Who to contact for more information: dentalpublichealth@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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