DH 422 - Oral Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Credits: 2

Description
Principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation and the use of classical statistical approaches to describe the oral health of populations.

Student Learning Outcomes

Apply principles of epidemiology and biostatistics to the prevention of disease and improvement of health.
Compute basic descriptive statistics and explore data analytic methods.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of epidemiologic methods and study design.
Evaluate morbidity and mortality using ratios, proportions, and rates.
Identify biases and their consequences in published literature.
Explain the use of epidemiology in genetics application.
Explain the use of epidemiology in the evaluation of screening process.
Describe the impact of epidemiology on national and local policy.
Describe the influence of epidemiology on ethical and professional issues.

Prerequisite: DH 402; or Instructor approval; and Admission to the Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science Degree Program