Bachelors in Dentistry in ${country}

Our innovative entry route into dentistry is designed to enable graduates with honours degrees in biomedical-related science subjects and healthcare professionals with a degree, to study for a Dentistry BDS. Our course combines the very latest thinking in dental education with early clinical experience. You will be taught by internationally-renowned staff and exposed to a rich breadth of skills and knowledge in a diverse clinical environment.

This BSc (Hons) in Oral Health Sciences is the only four-year honours degree in this subject in Scotland. Graduating from this programme earns you a qualification in dental hygiene and dental therapy.

This degree offers a broad scientific and clinical base and prepares you to practise as a dental hygienist-therapist. Professionals in this field have skills in preventive, periodontal and restorative therapy and provide 70% of routine dentistry for the UK adult and child population.

You will be based in the Edinburgh Dental Institute (EDI), which has an excellent reputation both nationally and internationally, as a provider of first-class dental education. Our academic staff bring a wealth of research-based knowledge and expertise to their teaching and supervision, which contributes to an outstanding learning environment. This is a programme that encourages and nurtures each student's individual aspirations.

Our curriculum is modern and innovative with a substantial clinical component.

Your learning is split into the following four themes, which form the core of your education. You will expand upon these as your knowledge and skills progress.

• Health & Disease
• Clinical Practice
• Personal & Professional Development
• Preparation for Practice

The Oral Health BSc qualifies you to become a registered dental therapist or hygienist, working independently within dental teams to provide preventative and clinical treatments.

You’ll study at Queen Mary University of London's Institute of Dentistry, alongside trainee dentists. Through laboratory, clinical and classroom teaching, you’ll develop the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to play an important role within an oral health care team. We have a long tradition of training dental therapists and hygienists, starting in 1983 with the Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, which has now become the BSc Oral Health degree. 

We are a small dental school, providing exceptional pastoral support throughout the programme and as you move into employment. Our lecturers have a national profile, putting you at the forefront of dental education and excellent patient care. And our unique location between the City of London and Docklands means you’ll meet patients from all cultures and social backgrounds.

You’ll put what you learn into practice at our outreach centres, helping us to provide vital dental care for local communities.

This degree is professionally accredited by the General Dental Council. It entitles graduates to practice anywhere in the UK and in many other countries.

At Newcastle, our work has worldwide impact. You'll be taught by some of the top academics and internationally renowned experts in their field.

You'll study and practice in world-class facilities including our hi-tech Clinical Simulation Unit. You'll also attend lectures and clinics in purpose-built facilities at one of the largest integrated teaching and hospital complexes in the country.

This course involves high levels of clinical practice in our specialist clinics, alongside theoretical aspects of dentistry, covering:

• human structure
• function
• behaviour
• clinical dental studies
• related sciences

On this course you'll learn all about the structure, function and maintenance of oral and dental tissues. You'll learn about the basic and applied sciences underpinning clinical dentistry, including anatomy, oral microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry, physiology, tissue engineering, medical sociology and dental materials. This research-led course puts you at the forefront of developments in healthcare.

You'll work on innovative research projects, such as the molecular and cellular bases of regeneration and tissue repair. We'll help you to develop the technical skills needed by employers.

This degree includes an opportunity to go on a research-informed placement where you'll learn how science can provide commercial healthcare solutions. You'll also have the chance to work with the local community to promote the public understanding of oral health.

Our program is one of few dental hygiene programs in Minnesota to offer a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Having a Bachelor Degree in Dental Hygiene will provide more options for job opportunities in the future.

Dental schools require a minimum of two years of college work before the student is eligible for admission. However, dental schools rarely accept students who have only two or three years of college work, so pre-dental students should plan to complete a baccalaureate degree before leaving Eastern.

To be a competitive applicant, students must maintain a high grade point average, score well on the Dental Admission Test (DAT), and acquire some experience in the field. Students apply through a centralized application service (AADSAS) in the fall preceding their entrance year. 

This is a Bachelor Completion program, meaning you must first have a two year degree in dental hygiene to apply and be accepted. Please refer to our website at www.uvu.edu/dental and/or call us at 801-863-7536 or 7592 for specific information about the application process. The BS degree builds on the AAS degree in dental hygiene. The BS degree consists of 120 credits and builds on the credits already earned in the AAS program. This degree can be for those who want to:  increase their knowledge in their field, move onto an advanced degree, become a hygiene faculty and teach, work for private companies, research work for the government, become a mid-level provider or want to improve their critical thinking and problem solving skills. This degree is aimed at the working professional, as the Dental Hygiene courses are offered on-line.  There is not a clinical component. There are also no special fees involved. The first four (4) semesters and AAS pre-requisites are listed. You must have completed your AAS degree before you can matriculate into the BS program. Because applicants will present with a variety of previous courses already taken, the following plan is only meant to be a guide. It is based on a student completing the UVU AAS Dental Hygiene Degree. Once you have applied, and are in the BS program, you must speak with the Department of Dental Hygiene advisor to help you customize a plan that works for you.

A registered dental hygienist works in partnership with a dentist to provide comprehensive dental hygiene care and preventive services to patients. You'll develop clinical skills that include

• recording medical and dental histories
• performing oral examinations
• dental charting and periodontal evaluations
• exposing radiographs
• scaling and root planing
• polishing
• administering fluoride therapy
• local anesthesia and pain control techniques
• placing pit and fissure sealants
• making study models

In addition to clinical skills, as a hygienist you will utilize significant knowledge to develop an individualized care plan for the patient and to instruct them in the maintenance of oral health. Enhanced understanding of the restorative aspects of dentistry has also been incorporated into the program. Courses in expanded functions permit you to gain knowledge and experience in the placement of amalgam and non-metallic restorative materials.

As a graduate of Missouri Southern's pre-dental program, you'll turn your love for science and health into a life-long career.

We give you all the tools you'll need to successfully continue onto dental school and further you along the path to your dream career.

What You’ll Learn:

• The successful graduate from the Biology program will understand and use fundamental biological concepts in the following areas: 1) cell biology, 2) genetics and molecular biology, 3) organismal biology, and 4) ecology, evolution, and population biology.
• The successful graduate from the Biology program will understand and use the scientific method to solve problems.
• The successful graduate from the Biology program will communicate effectively in writing.
• The successful graduate from the Biology program will demonstrate satisfactory laboratory and field skills.
• The successful graduate from the Biology program will be prepared for graduate or professional curriculum or employment in a biological field.

Prepare for a career as a dental hygienist as you study both theory and evidence-based practice. Dental hygiene theory and practice draw on biomedical, social and behavioural sciences as well as the body of dental hygiene knowledge. Key responsibilities of dental hygienists include health promotion, education, clinical therapy, research, change agent, and administration.

Students with an interest in dental hygiene are admitted to Clayton State University as a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences major with a concentration of pre-dental hygiene. Refer to the Bachelor of Health Sciences section of this Catalog for details. Separate application to this competitive admission program is required upon completion of 60 hours of lower division requirements. Students not admitted to this competitive admission program may continue with the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in consultation with academic advisor to determine appropriate concentration and career path.

Dental hygienists are preventive oral health professionals who have graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program in an institution of higher education, licensed in dental hygiene to provide educational, clinical, research, administrative and therapeutic services supporting total health through the promotion of optimum oral health. In performing the dental hygiene process of care, the dental hygienist assesses the patient’s oral tissues and overall health determining the presence or absence of disease, other abnormalities and disease risks; develops a dental hygiene diagnosis based on clinical findings; formulates evidence-based, patient-centered treatment care plans; performs the clinical procedures outlined in the treatment care plan; educates patients regarding oral hygiene and preventive oral care; and evaluates the outcomes of educational strategies and clinical procedures provided.

Dentists offer professional advice and instruction to their patients concerning how best to take care of their teeth and gums including diet choices that can affect oral health. In addition, dentists also diagnose and treat problems. Their communication, dexterity, leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills assist them in the workplace.

Whether as a member of a larger organization or in private practice, dentists enjoy successful careers as general practitioners, dental public health specialists, endodontists, oral and maxillofacial radiologists or surgeons, oral pathologists, orthodontists, pediatric dentists, periodontists or prosthodontists. A Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a Pre-Dental concentration is the perfect path for an undergraduate student.

Students are encouraged to take the Dental Acceptance Test (DAT) during their junior year before applying to dental school. Lourdes graduates have successfully gained entrance into dental schools. Upon graduation from an accredited dental school, individuals must pass prescribed written and practical exams to become licensed to practice in any given state.