Professional Diploma in Oral Health

Programme Objectives

To provide participants with the added knowledge, skills and experience required to plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate Primary Oral Health care at the local government/district levels.
To provide participants with the knowledge, skills and experience that is required for the identification of oral diseases including those requiring immediate referral;
To orient participants to the philosophy and concepts of Primary Oral Health Care;
To alert the participants to their roles in Primary Oral Health Care;
To broaden participants knowledge of oral diseases and their recognition and prevention in the community;
To train participants to work effectively with the community in order to promote self reliance in oral health.

Admission Requirements

Admission is open to candidates holding qualifications in any of the Health related professions including Dental Surgery Technician, Dental Nurses/assistants, Community Health Officers or Extension workers, Pharmacy Technician, Environmental Health Technology/Technician, Health Educators and other Public Health Care workers.
In addition to (a) above, applicants must possess a minimum of 3 Ordinary Level (O’ Level) credits in relevant subjects including English Language, Biology and any other related subject at WASC/NECO.
Candidates may be subjected to a selection examination and/or interview.

Duration: The programme is full time and run for one academic session of two semesters. The programme is non-residential and candidates make their own private accommodation arrangements. Where possible the Institute/Centre assists the candidates in securing accommodation off campus.

Mode of Study: Face to face at the Institute of Public Health, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

How to Apply: Application are made online, click here to review the steps involved when applying.

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