Competency in Dental Public Health

School of Dental Medicine

Program Description

This micro-credential utilizes competencies and curricula to provide pre-doctoral students of the School of Dental Medicine with a greater understanding of oral health care delivery to underserved patient populations, advocacy efforts to promote oral healthcare delivery, and education and research that support dental public health.

For More Information and to Register
Program Contact

Joseph Salamon
315 Squire Hall
Buffalo, NY 14214
Email: jsalamon@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-2836

Level

  • Graduate

Who is Eligible

  • Current UB Students Only

Credit or Non-Credit

  • For Credit

Instruction Method

  • Hybrid (some of the micro-credential requirements can be fulfilled online)

Average Time to Completion

  • Two Semesters

Skills Obtained*

  • Communication
  • Equity and Inclusion
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork

Special Requirements

This program is open to predoctoral (DDS) student members of the UB School of Dental Medicine Student Chapter of AAPHD (American Academy of Public Health Dentistry) in their D2, D3 and D4 years who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Dental Public Health.

*Categories based on the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) key competencies.