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DTH 113 Foundation of Dental Therapy

ND1 levelMedical & Health Sciences38 topics

DTH 113 covers 38 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Foundation of dentistry and dental therapy
  2. Philosophical basis of dental therapy
  3. History of dental therapy in Nigeria
  4. Scope of dental therapy profession
  5. Regulatory body in dental therapy
  6. Ethics of dental therapy practice
  7. Foundations of dentistry and dental therapy
  8. Roles of the dental team in Nigeria
  9. Roles and global view of dental therapy practice
  10. Holistic oral health and preventive care
  11. Dental therapy in underserved communities
  12. Patient empowerment through oral health education
  13. Research and evidence-based dental therapy
  14. Status and future of dental therapy practice in Nigeria
  15. Scope and clinical roles of the dental therapist
  16. Dental Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria
  17. Ethics and legal framework in dental therapy
  18. Geriatric dentistry
  19. Importance of geriatric dentistry
  20. Common oral health issues in the elderly
  21. Impact of systemic health on oral health
  22. Age-related anatomical and physiological changes
  23. Communication with older adults
  24. Chair-side management of elderly patients
  25. Role of caregivers in geriatric dentistry
  26. Interdisciplinary collaboration in geriatric care
  27. Research concept and types
  28. Aims of research
  29. Research methodology
  30. Identifying research fields and titles
  31. Sources of research information
  32. Literature review
  33. Research design and planning
  34. Sampling techniques and sample size
  35. Basic statistics and statistical tests
  36. Data collection and analysis
  37. Interpretation and presentation of results
  38. Research report layout

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Foundation of dentistry and dental therapy

The foundation of dentistry and dental therapy covers the basic definition of dentistry, its historical evolution, the scope of dental practice, and the distinct role of dental therapists within the dental team. Mastering these concepts is essential for the NUC CCMAS and NBTE exams, as they form the basis for understanding professional responsibilities, patient care, and the regulatory framework that governs dental…

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