CDEN 705 Social Determinants of Health, Social Justice and Equity

Credits: 1 to 2
Introduces and fosters a social determinants of health, health equity, and social justice learning environment; whereby, dental students can identify non-biomedical factors and how they contribute to the health of their patients. The sessions underscore holistic, comprehensive healthcare for patients and families who have diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, sessions will challenge the dental students to reflect on any incorrect assumptions that poor oral health is primarily an individual consequence due to self-neglect.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit