Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)

Course Overview Build a career helping others with La Trobe's Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours). Develop your professional practice at Australia's largest rural health school and be ready to practice after just five years in this accredited Honours degree.Understand the foundations of dental science and get hands-on experience in clinical placements across regional Victoria. You'll treat patients under the supervision of experienced clinicians and work to improve oral health through prevention, education and clinical care.If you'd like to explore further research and develop a specialisation, you can also complete a community-based project or research project, which can lead to a doctorate.You'll learn:Preclinical oral healthDevelop your knowledge of preventive, periodontal and restorative procedures. Key Program Highlights On graduation, you'll be competent in basic preclinical skills including dental materials, infection control, OH&S, instrumentation and dental procedures.Medicine for dentistryLearn to take a comprehensive medical history and understand its role in safe oral healthcare. Understand how therapeutic drugs are used to manage medical conditions.Clinical practiceDiscover how to diagnose and plan care for patients. Improve your communication and treatment skills while learning to manage patients in a clinical setting.ProsthodonticsLearn the principles of fixed prosthodontics and apply them in practice during your clinical placement.The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours.