University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Oral Health
The Bachelor of Oral Health at the University of Newcastle is aimed at developing and integrating scientific knowledge and clinical skills. Students will provide preventive treatment to individuals, mindful of the dynamic between oral health and general health, the team approach to care and community needs.
This student centred program relies on students working together in contemporary, purpose built facilities, under the supervision of highly qualified staff on the Central Coast campus, to deliver patient care to local residents. Through integrated learning, you will relate oral health science and skills within a population-health based approach to oral health care. As the program progresses, you will participate in a range of teaching and learning activities which aim to support oral health care for the individual and the community. You will provide clinical care during the program and will attend a range of placements in clinical and non-clinical settings.
Graduates will be eligible to register and practise as dental hygienists in private dental practice and work in oral health promotion in a range of clinical settings. Graduates will also have the opportunity to work as clinical teachers in the tertiary sector, in oral health research and in oral health administration.
Contact
Ph (02) 4921 7036 or visit Bachelor of Oral Health
Graduate Diploma in Dental Therapy
The Graduate Diploma in Dental Therapy at the University of Newcastle is a postgraduate program which provides an opportunity for dental hygienists to add Dental Therapy to their portfolio of skills. This twelve month trimester program covers preventive, restorative and emergency dental care for children and adolescents.
Students will provide clinical care to patients in the university clinic and on clinical placement at hospitals in Sydney and the Central Coast. Academic and clinical teaching is provided by highly qualified and enthusiastic staff from a variety of disciplines to enhance student learning. Students will have the opportunity to work alongside dental specialists in a clinical environment and will also experience community interaction whilst delivering dental health education to school children.
Graduates will be eligible to register and practice as oral health therapists in public and private dental practice. Oral health therapists work in collaboration with other health care workers; and opportunities exist for career paths in oral health promotion, clinical teaching in tertiary education, oral health research and oral health administration.
Contact
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like further information please email Associate Professor Fiona Blinkhorn: fiona.blinkhorn@newcastle.edu.au or visit Graduate Diploma in Dental Therapy