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Both dental hygienists and dental therapists help people maintain good oral health by providing treatments, carrying out procedures and giving dietary and hygiene advice.
The role of dental therapist is the same as a dental hygienist, however they can also carry out some of the restorative work dentists do, such as fillings and extractions.
This dual role BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy course, accredited by the General Dental Council (GDC), gives you the theory and practical skills required to register as both a dental hygienist and dental therapist with the GDC.
UCAS points – 128–136 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, including 40 points from a pure Science subject. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application
BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDD–DDM
T levels – Merit–Distinction
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
Foundation of Evidence Based Practice (Dental)
Foundations of Dhdt Professional Practice
Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene & Therapy Practice
Science Informing Practice (Dental)
Applied Dental Hygiene and Therapy Professional Practice
Communication For the Dental Team
Dental Radiography
Engaging With Service Improvement (Dental)
Evidence Based Decision Making (Dental)
Behaviour Management
Enhancing Dental Hygiene Professional Practice
Leading Safe and Effective Care (Dental)
Project
The IELTS score for international applicants is 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in each component).
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