Oral Health Sciences

About this course

Oral health sciences is a professional degree that prepares you for a career as a dental therapist, a regulated oral health professional who works as part of the dental team to prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles, and provide direct treatment for conditions affecting the gums and teeth. Dental therapists carry out a range of clinical procedures including scaling and root surface debridement for gum disease, placing restorations to treat dental decay, and delivering preventive advice and education to patients of all ages. They work under the prescription of a dentist and play an increasingly important role in extending the capacity of dental services in the UK. At the University of Dundee this three-year full-time programme prepares you to become a skilled and confident dental therapy professional. You will develop the clinical skills needed for dental therapy practice through su

Where its graduates go

The 2 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 10 / 100Health associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Other Health Professionals · 85% of graduatescards →

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