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The Graduating European Dentist-Domain IV: Dentistry in Society
1King's College London, London, UK.
Abstract:
This position paper outlines the areas of competence and learning outcomes of "The Graduating European Dentist" that specifically relates to Dentistry in Society. In addition to treating individual patients, a Dentist must be able to focus on promoting health, monitoring interventions and implementing effective strategies of care at community and population levels. This necessarily involves understanding population demography and health trends, engaging with health policy and promoting health. A Dentist must also understand population demography and health trends, in the context of the healthcare system within which they work.
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