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The proposal to establish the Joint Colleges of

Medicine, Oral Health and Veterinary Sciences was

approved by the University Council in December 2011.

During the current review period the operational units

were The College of Oral Health Sciences and the

School of Public Health and Health Technology which is

a part of the College of Medicine. The School, located

at 21 Slipe Pen Road, Kingston 5 offers the

B.Sc

.

programmes in Environmental Health, Public Health

Nursing and Occupational Health and Safety as well as

a Master of Public Health.

The College of Oral Health Sciences offers BSc.

Programmes in Dental Laboratory Technology, Dental

Nursing Therapy and Dental Hygiene; Diploma in Dental

Assisting (Expanded Function) and Doctor of Medical

Dentistry (DMD)

The College is a significant contributor to oral health

knowledge and practice in Jamaica through the

training of individuals for the dental workforce as well

as through its commitment to, and extensive practice

of voluntary, pro bono community dental service.

Students are exposed to the application of theoretical

and practical approaches to dentistry which provides

them with a broader perspective of their role as dental

health professionals in a developing country.

The College has established and maintains:

The Rosalie Warpeha–Caribbean Institute for

Strategic Planning and Research in Oral Health,

The Oral Health Centre of Excellence for the provision

of comprehensive and special needs oral health care

and,

A Bio-molecular Research laboratory for conducting

research in Oral Health.

The College of Oral Health Sciences continues to

be a source of significant benevolence to many

vulnerable and at-risk Jamaicans. Services provided

include examinations and specialist consultations,

diagnostic services such as radiography and biopsies,

dental prophylaxis (cleaning), preventative oral health

procedures such as topical fluoride applications,

varnishes and sealants, fillings, root canal treatment,

oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental implants,

prostodontics services (removable full and partial

dentures, crown and bridge, orthodontics, paediatric

dental services, peridontics services, endodontic

services. These services are provided at no cost the

patients.

The College has been the recipient of significant

endowment/contributions from Individual Dental

Surgeons, Dental Supply companies and Organizations.

Special Certification/Accreditation

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University of Technology, Jamaica

• ANNUAL REPORT 2014-2015

JOINT COLLEGES OF MEDICINE, ORAL HEALTH AND

VETERINARY SCIENCES

Dr. Irving McKenzie

Interim Dean