科廷科技大学

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

Dentistry.