University of Adelaide

Structure

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery consists of an integrated course in each year level, with clinical experiences being provided from day one. The focus of the degree is to emphasise a holistic, preventive-based approach to oral health care, with a minimally invasive approach if restorative treatment is required. Students will be expected to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of relevant biological and medical sciences in managing their patients and demonstrate high levels of professionalism, including an ability to effectively monitor their performance and a desire to continue to learn and grow as a member of the dental profession. The dynamic curriculum uses a case-based learning approach to integrate learning across disciplines. The emphasis is on learning relevant scientific information throughout the degree at the same time as the development of clinical skills. From first year, students will undertake compulsory clinical placements in a range of settings, including a city-based dental hospital and community dental clinics located in metropolitan Adelaide, rural South Australia and interstate.

Subjects

• Dental surgery

Entry requirements

• Two subjects: One from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics and one from Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physics.

Recognition

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery is accredited by the Australian Dental Council. To be eligible to work in Australia as a dentist, graduates are required to register with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Dental Board of Australia on the completion of the degree. In order to register, all applicants must comply with the English language skills requirements as determined by AHPRA. Once registered, graduates are also eligible for membership of the Australian Dental Association.

Study Pathways

No automatic credit is available in the Bachelor of Dental Surgery for studies in the specified course.