Oral Health Therapy

Curtin University

Australia, Perth

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Curtin University

Australia , Perth

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

074565F

Campuses

Curtin Perth

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Jul-2024

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 42,005 / year

Next Intake 24-Jul-2024

Oral Health Therapy

About

Promote oral health in the community and provide a range of clinical services, including dental examinations, preventative treatments, scaling and cleaning, the management of gum disease, fillings, simple extractions for children, dental radiography, taking dental impressions and a range of orthodontic duties.

This course starts with a study of preventive dentistry and oral health therapy techniques, together with relevant health, research and communication units that form part of your interprofessional first year.

In your second and third years your studies will combine theory, practical sessions and clinical practice.

You will undertake more than 750 hours of clinical training during the course in a variety of settings such as the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia, community clinics, private dental practices and the Dental Health Services' clinic.

When you graduate you will have the practical industry skills and experience you need to start your career in oral health therapy with confidence.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

Why study

This course is the only one of its kind in Western Australia.
You can gain experience in a variety of settings including dedicated facilities within the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia, community clinics, private dental practices and the Dental Health Services' clinic.

Student profile

View our student profile table to get an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Curtin University. This table provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available. It includes those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as an oral health therapist with theDental Board of Australia.

provide appropriate patient care and dental health education by applying sound clinical principles and behaviour management techniques conducive to good oral health

use problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills in the management of oral disease in individuals and the community

identify oral disease, gather and interpret data and synthesise information to develop appropriate preventive and treatment approaches as part of the overall needs of individuals

communicate effectively with other health professionals, patients and various target groups

use new and existing technologies relevant to dental practice in a responsible and effective manner

utilise lifelong learning skills to help foster ongoing personal and professional development

promote the oral health and general health of individuals and the community by working collaboratively, sharing knowledge and considering different perspectives

demonstrate cultural awareness and understanding in the provision of patient care

practice in a professional and ethical manner as part of the dental team and critically reflect on care provided.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate with 60%

English Program Requirements

If English is not your first language, you must also check that you meet English language requirements for your chosen course. Australian students must also meet the English entry requirements.

Career

Careers

Oral health therapist

Industries

General and specialist private dental practices
Government school dental clinics

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 42,005 / year

How to Apply

Have your supporting documents to hand, and ensure they meet our guidelines. The documents may include certified copies of your qualifications, English language proficiency documents and supplementary forms for certain courses.

If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

Recognised translation services

National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
The Awarding institution
A Notary Public Office
The official Government body
An official and accredited translator*

*Official translations are subject to review.

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

Applying online: Use the ‘Apply now’ button on the relevant course page and following the prompts.

Applying by mail or email: Download the International application for admission form [.pdf – 307 kB].

If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment – a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.

See our pre-departure resources for helpful information regarding your move to Perth.