Life in Dental Public Health Richard D Holmes SpR in Dental Public Health & NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow ( )

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: BMedSci > BDS > MFDS RCS Edin > MPH > PhD > FDS (DPH) + FFPH Entered training programme Academic training within programme (Academics) Exit = RCS Intercollegiate Fellowship examination

Curriculum leading to ISFE Broad Competencies 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 Aims & objectives of the ADHS training and calibration programme Consortium led by ONS

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