Griffith Dentistry

Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science - Gold Coast

Duration: 3 years full-time

Why choose this program?

The School of Dentistry and Oral Health is the first new dental school established in Australia in almost 60 years. You will experience a new, innovative curriculum, studying and working alongside students of Dental Technology, Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene. You will also:

• receive clinical exposure from the first year of your studies
• experience real-world clinical work in a wide range of settings including state schools, rural and remote areas, Indigenous communities and aged care facilities
• work alongside registered dentists and dental specialists in the University's modern dental clinic and specialised laboratories
• gain knowledge and skills in research and community health
• study and learn in a stimulating and enjoyable environment at the Southport health precinct on the Gold Coast.

Professional recognition

Completing this degree and Griffith University's two-year Graduate Diploma of Dentistry program provides the education and skills you need to apply for registration as a dentist in Australia and New Zealand.

Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology (Post-Registration) - Gold Coast

Duration: 1 year full-time

Why choose this program?

It will expand your career opportunities, enabling you to build upon your experience as a dental technician to develop a broader knowledge of health sciences, practice management and research surrounding oral health.

Attendance

The Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology (Post-Registration) is offered full-time on-campus at the Gold Coast campus. You may choose to study courses at other campuses if or where the program structure allows. As a full-time student you will generally attend 18-23 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the semester. Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week.

Doctor of Clinical Dentistry - Gold Coast

Duration:3 years full-time

About this program

The program entails clinical training and the development of research skills in a specialist discipline which is a requirement to qualify for registration as a specialist in Australia and New Zealand. The program provides an avenue for qualified dentists to develop advanced clinical and research skills in a dental specialty in a format appropriate for the profession. The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry is a three-year full-time coursework degree combining advanced clinical training and research and the following specialty will be offered from 2008:

• Periodontology

Professional recognition

This doctoral degree allows students to specialise in a chosen discipline which may lead to specialist registration with the Dental Board of Australia.

Master of Clinical Dentistry in Implant Dentistry - Gold Coast

Duration: 4 semesters part-time

About this program

This program is designed for the general dental practitioner who wants to develop the necessary competences to safely and effectively plan and execute treatments with dental implants. The program brings together a multidisciplinary and international team of teachers and experts and will cover a wide array of topics in implant dentistry.

The program is aiming to develop the interdisciplinary and comprehensive capacity for the design and execution of treatments with dental implants. The program will blend face-to-face teaching, mentoring and on-line interactive learning, while it will built on student's prior experience and working environment. A large proportion of the education will consist of supervised and unsupervised clinical practice.

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