A career in Dental Public Health builds on the basis of a broad clinical dental background, and then extends that clinical understanding to encompass a population-wide approach to oral health.  It does not involve one-to-one care of individual patients.  It concerns itself with the environment, social and behavioural influences on the oral health of the population.  It attempts to reduce disability, dependance and health inequalities by ensuring the provision of effective and efficient services to restore those with dental disease to health. 

To enter this dental specialty candidates will usually enter a four-year training programme, during which they will complete a Masters degree in Dental Public Health at a recognised institution and have the opportunity of sitting the Diploma in Dental Public Health (DDPH).  Entry requirements and examinations for this Dental Specialty can be found on the Faculty's wesbite.