DENT 545 - Special Topics in Oral Health Research

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, VARIABLE)

Content varies from year to year but is typically in the format of interactive discussions that are facilitated by experts in the area. Topics are announced prior to registration period. The student's transcript will carry a title descriptive of the content. May be repeated.

DENT 567 - Systematic Reviews/MetaAnalysis in Dentistry I

1 unit (fi 2)(EITHER, VARIABLE)

This course focuses on the general principles of Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis in Dentistry. It will cover principles, procedures, problems and limitations in Systematic Reviews. Different types of Systematic Reviews would be analyzed. Use of Meta-Analysis as a statistical tool in Systematic Reviews will also be covered. Prerequisite: DENT 565.

INT D 575 - Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in Health Care and Education

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 39 HOURS)

Qualitative research is increasingly used to describe and understand a wide range of social phenomena, gain input from stakeholders, develop tools (e.g., questionnaires), and further explain quantitative findings. The overarching objective of the course is to prepare graduate students for designing, conducting, reporting, and critically appraising qualitative research related to health and health education. Issues that will be discussed include ontological and epistemological underpinnings of qualitative research, phases of a qualitative research project, methodological rigor, report writing, and knowledge translation.