Transcript Life in Dental Public Health

Life in Dental Public Health
Richard D Holmes
SpR in Dental Public Health &
NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow (2009-2012)
• What is Dental Public Health?
Dental public health is the science and art of preventing oral diseases,
promoting oral health and improving the quality of life through the
organised efforts of society.
Dental public health builds on the basis of a broad clinical dental
background, extending that clinical understanding to encompass a
population approach to oral health.
• Training Programmes in Dental Public Health
Entry: Competitive. Normally hold MFDS RCS qualification or equivalent
Duration: Normally 4 years duration (3 years NHS training & 1 year
academic). Academic training typically 5 years+.
e.g. My background:
Entered training programme
Academic training within programme
(Academics)
BMedSci > BDS > MFDS RCS Edin > MPH > PhD > FDS (DPH) + FFPH
Exit = RCS
Intercollegiate
Fellowship
examination
Curriculum leading to ISFE
Broad Competencies
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Oral health needs and demands
assessment
Information technology
Commissioning and evaluation of
dental health services
Promoting oral health
Research and development
Teaching and training
Effective communication
Management – managing change,
resources, people, time and support
The Adult Dental Health Survey
2009
Example of an ADHS decision tree
Clinical examination conducted in participants’ homes
Consortium led by ONS
Aims & objectives of
the ADHS training and
calibration programme
Easington Dental Services
(2008)
• Methods
- Consultation through:
Questionnaires
Focus Groups
Roadshows
Stakeholder Events
Easington Dental Services
Academic Research
National Networking/Support
Summary
Dental Public Health
• Variety of career options available
• Training develops a broad range of skills and
professional attitudes
• Wide range of experiences during training
• NHS / academic mix
• Excellent support