ABDPH Dental Public Health study plan

Define each core domain-1 competency in your own words and map them to a one-page outline

Build a glossary of 40 key dental public health terms with working definitions

List the major population-level oral health indicators and state what each measures

Identify the primary data sources used for oral health surveillance and note what each reports

Explain the epidemiologic measures used to describe oral disease burden and when each is appropriate

Calculate and interpret basic frequency and association measures from sample data

Distinguish study designs used in oral health research and state strengths and limitations of each

Summarize the concept of disease prevention at population versus individual levels with examples

Describe how social and environmental determinants shape oral health outcomes across populations

Outline the main approaches to reducing oral health disparities and the evidence logic behind each

Explain community water fluoridation as a public health intervention, including its rationale and monitoring considerations

Compare community-level prevention strategies and justify when each is preferred

Assess oral health needs using a structured needs-assessment framework and identify required data elements

Draft a program logic model linking inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes for an oral health program

Select appropriate evaluation measures for a stated program objective

Review domain-1 notes and close gaps identified in a self-audit

Describe the organizational structures and authorities relevant to public health program administration

Outline the steps of the public health policy and planning cycle with a worked example

Identify funding and resource-allocation considerations for public oral health programs

Explain how program budgets are built and monitored at a basic level

Design a program implementation timeline that assigns roles, responsibilities, and checkpoints

Develop a quality-improvement approach for a public health program, naming specific measures

Explain principles of public health law and ethics as applied to oral health programs

Describe workforce and access considerations in administering oral health services

Build a communication plan for a public health program targeting specified audiences

Identify methods for engaging communities and stakeholders in program decisions

Practice interpreting administrative and financial data to support a program recommendation

Integrate domain-1 and domain-2 content into a single integrated case analysis

Complete a timed full-length practice assessment under exam conditions

Categorize every missed item by domain and root cause

Re-review weak areas using your glossary, outlines, and briefs

Finalize a condensed review sheet covering high-yield concepts from both domains