Course Overview

Dental therapists provide fillings for adults and children, extracting and placing preformed crowns on deciduous teeth. For adult patients, dental therapists can provide any dental work that does not extend to the nerve of a tooth. The dental therapist’s scope of practice makes them essential support to dentists and a versatile and multi-skilled dental team member. After you complete this course, you can add a dental therapist to your existing GDC registration. When you complete the course, you'll be qualified to work in areas including:

• general dental practice

• hospital dental services

• the armed forces

• the NHS

• health promotion

• owning and managing a dental business of your own

General Eligibility

You should be a dental hygienist registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) with an appropriate diploma or degree in dental hygiene. You should also have relevant professional indemnity and an enhanced DBS to be employed as a dental hygienist.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• Any eligible international students meeting the above entry criteria will be expected to demonstrate an IELTS Score of 6.5 or equivalent at the time of application.