Bachelor of Dental Therapy

OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of Dental Therapy programme is an academic qualification that prepares graduates to perform essential curative and preventive dental procedures, such as tooth extractions, scaling and polishing, and direct tooth restorations. This programme is offered from the Westville Campus and is completed over a minimum of six semesters of full-time study. A registered dental therapist may practise independently after serving a period of at least one year under the control and clinical supervision of a registered dentist or another dental therapist with the approval of the HPCSA board

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor’s degree

English: level 4
Life Orientation: level 4
Life Sciences: level 4
Mathematics: level 4

Applies to Choices 1 to 3 only

Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Selection is subject to space and discipline requirements.

CURRICULUM
Cariology, Periodontology and PreventionIn this module, students learn about the two most common diseases in Dentistry which are dental caries (decayed teeth) and periodontal (gum) disease and their prevention and management. Preclinical training occurs in the Skills Laboratory at the Westville campus. Clinical Training is done at the Oral and Dental Training Centre. The clinical aspects focus on patient examination (medical history taking, intra/extra oral examination) diagnosis, treatment planning, mechanical and chemical removal of plaque and principles of instrumentation, evaluation and maintenance, infection control.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

General Dental Therapist
Public Health Dental Therapist
Orthodontic Dental Therapist
Pediatric Dental Therapist

Programme Type:

Undergraduate

SAQA ID:

72835

NQF LEVEL:

07

APS RANGE:

48 - 30

DURATION:

3 Years

CAMPUS:

Westville Campus

CAO CODE:

KN-W-BDT

CLOSING DATE:

30 September

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Contact: +27 (0)31 260 2203

School of Health Sciences