BSc Oral Health Science
Course Overview
This program prepares students to become skilled Dental Hygienist/Therapists, delivering essential preventative and restorative care to patients of all ages. The course combines rigorous academic study with extensive clinical training at the state-of-the-art Glasgow Dental Hospital and outreach centers. Graduates will be eligible to apply for professional registration with the General Dental Council, opening doors to a rewarding career in diverse dental settings.
Key Program Highlights
- Eligibility for professional registration with the General Dental Council upon graduation
- Extensive hands-on clinical training in the modern Glasgow Dental Hospital and outreach centers
- Comprehensive curriculum covering preventative care, periodontal therapy, and restorative treatments for adults and children
- Development of essential communication skills to effectively treat patients and their families
- Diverse career opportunities in NHS, private practice, community services, and oral health promotion
Course Overview
This program prepares students to become skilled Dental Hygienist/Therapists, delivering essential preventative and restorative care to patients of all ages. The course combines rigorous academic study with extensive clinical training at the state-of-the-art Glasgow Dental Hospital and outreach centers. Graduates will be eligible to apply for professional registration with the General Dental Council, opening doors to a rewarding career in diverse dental settings.
Key Program Highlights
- Eligibility for professional registration with the General Dental Council upon graduation
- Extensive hands-on clinical training in the modern Glasgow Dental Hospital and outreach centers
- Comprehensive curriculum covering preventative care, periodontal therapy, and restorative treatments for adults and children
- Development of essential communication skills to effectively treat patients and their families
- Diverse career opportunities in NHS, private practice, community services, and oral health promotion
Requirements
Modules
- Foundations for Interprofessional
- Biomedical Science and Oral Biology
- Restorative Dentistry
- Clinical Practice I
- Plaque Related Disease
- Clinical Practice II
- Dental Biomaterials Sciences
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Paediatric Dentistry
- Comprehensive Oral Care
- Individuals, Teams and Communities
- Dental Research
- Clinical Practice III
- Oral Disease
- Integrated Patient Care
- Understanding Professional Teams and Leadership
