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CRICOS course code: 100799

Level of study: Undergraduate

Summary

Launch your career in dentistry with this five-year industry Honours course.

While undertaking La Trobe's Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) you'll learn about oral health in rural and ageing populations and develop hands-on skills in clinical placements across regional Victoria. You'll treat patients under the supervision of experienced clinicians and participate in community-based oral health promotion programs. You can also complete a community-based project or research project, which can lead to PhD entry.

You'll learn:

Preclinical oral health

Develop knowledge in restorative, preventive and periodontal procedures. On completion, you'll be competent in preclinical skills including dental materials, infection control, OH&S, instrumentation and dental procedures.

Medicine for dentistry

Learn to take a comprehensive medical history and understand its role in safe dental health care. The implications of therapeutic drugs used in managing medical conditions will also be covered.

Clinical practice

Discover how to apply diagnosis, treatment planning and technical skills to the management of patients in a clinical setting.

Prosthodontics

Learn the principles of fixed prosthodontics through lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions and apply them in practice during your clinical placement.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Graduate ready to practice dentistry in a variety of different spheres, including:

Public sector

Hospitals, public dental clinics and health education centres all have a need for general dental practitioners.

Private practice

You can practice dentistry in privately owned clinics or be self-employed.

Research

The research pathway of this course offers you an opportunity to go on to complete aa PhD and pursue an academic career, or take on postgraduate specialties like orthodontics.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Dental Council (ADC). Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

Accreditation, registration and/or membership details for this course may be found on the La Trobe University website.

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