BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Therapy at University of Suffolk

Both dental hygienists and 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. Both dental hygienists and therapists provide oral care that helps patients maintain a healthy mouth, gums and teeth.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences and Society  |  Duration: Three years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Introduction to Professional Practice (Mandatory), Pre-Clinical Dental Sciences (Mandatory), Clinical Skills Development 1 (Mandatory), Clinical Practice (Mandatory). Year 2: Dental Sciences (Mandatory), Clinical Skills Development 2 (Mandatory), Dentistry in Society 1 (Mandatory), Research Skills for Oral Health (Mandatory). Year 3: Dentistry in Society 2 (Mandatory), Oral Health Dissertation (Mandatory), Preparing for Professional Practice (Mandatory), Integrated Clinical Practice (Mandatory).

Career pathways

The BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Therapy course is currently undergoing accreditation by the General Dental Council (GDC). The course will provide students with the theoretical and practical skills required to register as both a dental hygienist and dental therapist with the GDC.

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