Dental Therapist (QLD)

Education and Training:

To become a dental therapist you have to study oral health at university. Training courses provide dual training in dental therapy and dental hygiene. To get into the courses below you usually need to pass your QCE. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English, mathematics B, biological science, chemistry and physics are normally required. Applicants may also be required to attend an interview and carry out an aptitude test before acceptance into the course. The various universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements. Contact the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.

Degree Courses:

Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus:

Bachelor of Oral Health in Oral Health Therapy, 3 years full time

University of Queensland - St Lucia Campus:

Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Oral Health), 3 years full time

Additional Information:

Dental therapists must be registered with the Dental Registration Board of the state or territory in which they intend to work.

Related Courses:

Bachelor of Oral Health - Oral Health Therapy

Employment Opportunities:

The public sector oral health services are the major employers of dental therapists. They work in fixed and mobile clinics promoting oral health care to children from pre-school to Year 10.

Prospects are good and career opportunities include progression to senior clinical and administrative positions coordinating health promotion activities in dental health services state-wide, and positions in research and teaching.