Bachelor of Science (Oral Health Therapy)
Bachelor of Science (Oral Health Therapy)
Promote oral health in the community and provide a range of clinical services, including scaling and cleaning, fillings, dental radiography, impressions and simple extractions for children. This course starts with a study of preventive dentistry and oral health therapy techniques, together with relevant health, research and communication units that form…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Promote oral health in the community and provide a range of clinical services, including scaling and cleaning, fillings, dental radiography, impressions and simple extractions for children.
This course starts with a study of preventive dentistry and oral health therapy techniques, together with relevant health, research and communication units that form part of your interprofessional first year.
In your second and third years your studies will combine theory, practical sessions and clinical practice.
Oral Health Therapy students undertake over 750 hours of clinical training during the course.
What you’ll learn
provide appropriate patient care and dental health education by applying sound clinical principles and behaviour management techniques conducive to good oral health
use problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills in the management of oral disease in individuals and the community
identify oral disease, gather and interpret data and synthesise information to develop appropriate preventive and treatment approaches as part of the overall needs of individuals
communicate effectively with other health professionals, patients and various target groups
use new and existing technologies relevant to dental practice in a responsible and effective manner
utilise lifelong learning skills to help foster ongoing personal and professional development
promote the oral health and general health of individuals and the community by working collaboratively, sharing knowledge and considering different perspectives
demonstrate cultural awareness and understanding in the provision of patient care
practice in a professional and ethical manner as part of the dental team and critically reflect on care provided.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as an oral health therapist with the Dental Board of Australia.
Career information
Careers
- Oral health therapist.
Industries
General and specialist private dental practices
Government school dental clinics
REQUIREMENTS
Students from different countries should have qualifications equivalent to Australian Year 12 and a scaled mark of at least 50 in English, Literature, or English as an Additional Language or Dialect.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking – 7.0; Overall band score 7.0
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.
