About Bsc (hons) Dental Hygiene And Dental Therapy in University of Suffolk
Both dental hygienists and dental 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.
This dual role BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy course is currently undergoing accreditation with 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.
Both dental hygienists and dental therapists provide oral care that helps patients maintain a healthy mouth, gums and teeth. The treatments and procedures they carry out – such as scaling and polishing, and taking dental X-rays – are designed to support good oral health and prevent dental problems before they develop.
In addition to this, dental therapists are also trained to do some of the same work as dentists, including fillings, and extracting and placing preformed crowns on 'baby' teeth.
Dental therapists can provide any dental work that doesn't require treatment to the nerve of a tooth while working with adult patients, which makes them an essential support to dentists and a versatile and multi-skilled member of a dental team.
The BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy degree will provide you, with the knowledge, skills and professionalism you need to take on either of these roles, both of which are in high demand throughout the UK, in the NHS and in the private healthcare sector.
After you complete this course, you’ll be able to register with the General Dental Council (GDC) as a dental hygienist and a dental therapist and embark on your dental career straight away.
Career opportunities
This dual role BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental 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.
On completion of the programme you will:
• Become eligible to register with the General Dental Council (GDC) when you graduate, which you'll need to work as a dental hygienist and/or therapist in the UK
• Practise your skills in our Centre of Dental Development, with dental treatment bays and simulation technology, including our Phantom Head skills lab and radiography equipment
• Work in a dental team alongside practising dentists, dental nurses and other students, giving you a taste of your future work environment
• Have the chance to work with the public through community healthcare projects, providing additional patient-focused work experience
Entry requirements
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| IELTS (Academic or UKVI) |
6.5 overall, and a minimum of 5.5 in each component |
| Cambridge Assessment English C1 Advanced |
Minimum overall score of 180, no less than 162 in each component |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) |
67 overall, and a minimum of 59 in each component |
| Oxford Test of English |
140 overall, with a minimum of 111 per component |
| PSI Skills for English |
B2 Pass with Merit |
| Password Skills Plus |
6.5/7.0 overall, and a minimum of 5.5 in each component |
| Oxford International English Language Level Test |
Level 7 with no component lower than 5
Use our link and code SUFF75 to pay £75 instead of £120 for your test
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| Trinity Integrated Skills in English |
ISE III with a Pass or above in all components |
| LanguageCert IESOL/SELT |
IESOL B2 Communicator or SELT B2 with a score of 38/50 across all skills |
