Bachelor of Dental Medical

Dental Medical Programme (DMP) is studi programme in faculty dentistry of Jember University-Indonesia. In 2021, the DMP was successfully accredited as Superior by Indonesian Acreditation Agency for Higher Education in Health (IAAHEH/LAMPTKes) and in 2023, DMP was successful in obtaining the ASIIN International Accreditation designation. The vision of the Dental Medical Program (DMP) is to become a superior, dignified, and internationally competitive educational institution in the science, technology and art development of dentistry particularly in the agromedicine field. The scientific definition of agromedicine is a field of medical science including dentistry, which studies health and behavioral problems related to all activities of the agro- industrial community and their environment. The uniqueness of this vision reflects a comparative and competitive superiority in mastering and developing science and technology for the agro- industrial community.

The uniqueness of this vision reflects a comparative and competitive superiority in mastering and developing science and technology for the agro- industrial community. The reinforcement of the superiority is in accordance with the Jember University’s vision and mission which is highly adjusted to the biggest potential of Jember Regency, the agriculture. This background becomes the soul for formulating the vision, mission, goals, and strategic objectives of DMP. In their practice, DMP will create dentistry graduates who have adequate attitudes, skills, and knowledge to continue their studies to the professional education level to be dentists. 

Based on the vision, we offer the course : Healthy Paradigm. This course discusses the basic concepts of a healthy paradigm through promotive and preventive efforts to achieve healthy behaviour in society, especially agro-industrial communities and techniques for the care and prevention of dental and oral diseases.

Course Code
Course Credit

4 credits (equal 6.04 ECTS)

Instructor/Lecturer
Course Description

This course explores the evolving paradigms in dental public health, with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention within agro-industrial communities. It examines how biological, behavioral, socio-cultural, and environmental factors interact to shape oral health outcomes.

Through an interdisciplinary and community-based approach, students will develop practical skills to design, communicate, and evaluate oral health strategies using a combination of scientific evidence, community engagement, local wisdom, and digital innovation. Students will also gain hands-on experience through educational field visits and develop culturally appropriate interventions tailored to real-world settings.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Analyze key oral health paradigms and their impact on population oral health and quality of life.
  • Apply principles of oral health promotion and prevention tailored to community and agro-industrial contexts.
  • Integrate behavioral science, communication, and local cultural values into oral health strategies.
  • Design and evaluate community-based oral health interventions using scientific, technological, and participatory approaches.
Prerequisites

no specific requirements

Participation Limit

10 Students

Course Materials

The students will have access to course materials, including a textbook, journals, reports, and the others materials related to the topics discussed in daily lectures

Curriculum
Assessment and Evaluation

Upon successfully completing the course, students should complete :

  • Project proposal and policy recommendation (40%)
  • Midle exam (30%)
  • Final exam (30%)