BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy

The Dental Therapy course offered by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is a broad-based, hands-on degree providing students with a mixture of practical and theoretical learning about the domain of dentistry. The course prepares students to be a Dental Therapist, able to educate patients about the possible causes and prevention of oral disease and carry out a range of treatments.Course Content: The course offers students opportunities to learn patient care, diagnosis and management of oral health conditions and preventative and restorative oral procedures. It also covers children's dentistry, radiology, pharmacology and sedation. There are numerous opportunities to work on live patients in the purpose-built clinical skills laboratories and attend placements at community dental departments and clinics. Key Modules: The program includes key modules like Human Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Microbiology, Dental Anatomy, Oral Disease and Diagnosis, and Radiology. The courses in the final year provide experiences in a wide variety of dental settings, treating patients under supervision.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the General Dental Council (GDC) enabling students to register with them upon graduation.Future Careers: Graduates from the course typically go onto roles as dental therapists in the NHS and private sector, both in the UK and overseas. Some alumni have advanced to roles such as hygienists, oral health educators, or practice managers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.