BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene

Dental hygienists treat and prevent oral diseases. They support people in maintaining their oral health by providing treatments and advice designed to improve the health of the mouth, teeth and gums.

If you want a career as a dental hygienist, this BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene degree course is for you.

Studying in our Dental Academy, you’ll get the skills and knowledge for registration with the General Dental Council (GDC), which is essential for practising as a dental hygienist.

Course highlights

• Be taught in our Dental Academy, complete with the latest technology used in dental practices, including 2 clinics with 44 dental treatment bays, 2 individual surgeries, a phantom head room, a decontamination suite, and radiography booths
• Build your experience working as part of a dental team, studying alongside dental therapy, dental nursing and dental students as well as qualified professionals
• Get out of the classroom to work with real patients, perform dental procedures and take part in local community outreach projects

Accredited by

General Dental Council (GDC)

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