Introduction to Global Health in Dentistry
Dr. Eve Desai
School of Dentistry
In this interactive elective course, dental students will gain an overview of global health principles as they relate to oral health. We will explore major population trends at the global level, predict how global trends may affect oral health across the world, and compare them to local trends in Baltimore. We will define development goals and discuss how primary care can assist with successful oral health promotion and disease prevention. We will analyze the impact of global oral health improvement in terms of positive outcomes, ethical concerns, and unintended impacts.
The Fellowship lead to the course “Introduction to Global Health in Dentistry” at the School of Dentistry, which enrolled 12 students.