Course summary

Build a future in modern dental care with a hands-on Dental Hygiene & Dental Therapy degree designed for real clinical practice. Developed in line with the General Dental Council’s Safe Practitioner Framework, this course combines expert teaching, cutting-edge facilities, and extensive placements to prepare you for registration as both a dental hygienist and dental therapist. What you'll learn

• Deliver preventive dental care using evidence-based approaches to improve oral health.

• Perform clinical procedures including dental radiography and periodontal treatments.

• Manage complex oral health needs such as oral cancer, dental implants, and special care dentistry.

• Communicate confidently with patients whilst developing leadership and professional skills.

• Practise safely in diverse settings through extensive clinical placements and simulation labs.

• General dental practice, working as part of the wider dental team in NHS, private, or mixed practices

• Community dental services, supporting oral health improvement for children, older adults, and vulnerable patient groups

• Hospital dental services, contributing to specialist and multidisciplinary care

• Public health and health promotion roles, delivering preventive oral health education within communities

• Specialist dental practices, such as periodontology or restorative dentistry (role dependent on experience and setting)

• Education and training roles, including clinical teaching or mentoring (with appropriate experience and further qualifications)

• Research and academic pathways, contributing to evidence-based practice and oral health research

• Dental industry roles, such as clinical advisors, product specialists, or professional educators

• Self-employed or portfolio careers, combining clinical practice with education, research, or leadership responsibilities