Oral Health Epidemiology Principles and Practice 1st Edition by Amit Chattopadhyay ISBN 1449610072 9781449610074

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ISBN 10: 1449610072 
ISBN 13: 9781449610074
Author: Amit Chattopadhyay

he overall goal for this book is to provide understanding that will prepare readers to be: skilled in epidemiologic, clinical-translational research approaches to oral health write complete research grants design proper studies translate their findings to practice conduct logical critique of scientific literature effectively communicate their ideas recognize the value of collaborative research interactions lead and inspire others to accomplish mutual research objectives translate their findings to practice make ethically correct decisions be sensitive and harmonious in relationships with their peers. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

Oral Health Epidemiology Principles and Practice 1st Table of contents:

Section I: Epidemiologic Concepts in Oral Health

• Chapter 1: Definition and Background
  • What is epidemiology?
  • Basic concepts and terminology.
  • Importance of epidemiology in oral health.
• Chapter 2: Study Design
  • Types of epidemiologic studies (e.g., descriptive, analytical, experimental).
  • Specific designs: cross-sectional, case-control, cohort, clinical trials.
  • Unique aspects of study design in oral health research (e.g., split-mouth designs).
• Chapter 3: Associations and Causation
  • Measures of association (e.g., relative risk, odds ratio).
  • Criteria for causality (Bradford Hill criteria).
  • Causal inference in oral health.
• Chapter 4: Measuring Associations
  • Detailed look at various measures of association and their interpretation.
• Chapter 5: Error and Bias
  • Types of error (random, systematic).
  • Sources of bias in epidemiologic studies (selection bias, information bias, confounding).
  • Strategies for minimizing bias.
• Chapter 6: Confounding and Effect Measure Modification
  • Understanding and controlling for confounding.
  • Identifying and interpreting effect modification.
• Chapter 7: Analytical Approaches: The Data
  • Data management and preparation for analysis.
  • Types of data and their properties.
• Chapter 8: Analytical Approaches: Analyses
  • Basic statistical concepts and tests relevant to epidemiologic data.
  • Common analytical methods used in oral health research.
• Chapter 9: Qualitative Research
  • Introduction to qualitative methodologies in oral health epidemiology.
  • Methods (e.g., interviews, focus groups).
  • Analysis of qualitative data.
• Chapter 10: Survey Sampling and Surveillance
  • Principles of sampling (probability, non-probability).
  • Designing and conducting oral health surveys.
  • Public health surveillance in oral health.
• Chapter 11: Pharmacoepidemiology
  • Application of epidemiologic methods to the study of drug effects in oral health.
• Chapter 12: Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology
  • The role of genetic factors in oral diseases.
  • Methods and challenges in molecular oral epidemiology.

Section II: Epidemiology of Oral Diseases and Conditions

• Chapter 13: Dental Caries
  • Epidemiology of dental caries (prevalence, incidence, risk factors).
  • Measures and indices for dental caries.
• Chapter 14: Periodontal Diseases
  • Epidemiology of periodontal diseases.
  • Measures and indices for periodontal conditions.
  • Risk factors and systemic links.
• Chapter 15: Oral Cancer
  • Epidemiology of oral and pharyngeal cancers.
  • Risk factors, early detection, and prevention strategies.
• Chapter 16: Other Oral Diseases and Conditions
  • Epidemiology of other common oral conditions (e.g., oral mucosal lesions, temporomandibular disorders, malocclusion).
• Chapter 17: Fluorides
  • The role of fluorides in oral health epidemiology.
  • Effectiveness and safety of fluoride interventions.
  • Epidemiology of dental fluorosis.

Section III: Oral Epidemiology in Sociobiological Context

• Chapter 18: Social Epidemiology
  • Social determinants of oral health.
  • Health inequalities and disparities in oral health.
• Chapter 19: Bioethics in Oral Health
  • Ethical considerations in oral health research and public health interventions.
• Chapter 20: Systems Thinking
  • Applying a systems approach to complex oral health problems and interventions.

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