Oral health therapists are experts in diagnosing, treating and preventing oral disease in patients of all ages. They are registered independent dental practitioners, skilled in various dental treatments, including deciduous tooth removals, some fillings and periodontal therapy. Oral health therapists promote oral health, encourage healthy oral hygiene behaviours and prevent oral disease.

 

In this course, you’ll learn how to communicate with a diverse group of patients, develop public health initiatives, change behaviours and manage oral and dental diseases.

 

Throughout your studies, you’ll complete various placements, collaborating with dentists and other healthcare professionals to address the oral health needs of individual patients.

 

Upon graduating, you’ll have the knowledge, practical skills and confidence required to commence your career as an oral health therapist.

 

This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.

 

What jobs can the Oral Health Therapy course lead to?

Careers

• Oral health therapist
• Oral health researcher
• Oral health educator