Are you interested in helping people look after their oral health?
We’re lucky enough in Australia to have some dental care covered by public health insurance, so working in orthodontics or dental practice is a fantastic way to work in health care while also securing a lucrative long term career.
Dentistry is an area that covers all elements of oral medicine, oral hygiene, oral health care, oral surgery and general dental treatments. Working in dentistry can mean:
You can’t work in a dental clinic without having studied at a dental school or completed a course. If you want to be one of many certified dental practitioners, you’ll need at least a Bachelor of Dental Surgery or Bachelor of Dental Science. You’ll also need to be recognised by the dental board of Australia. However, several short courses will help you to get a head start. There are also many professional development courses that general dentistry practitioners should undertake to ensure that they keep their skills up to date. Either way, studying to work in health service is compulsory for those who want to work in the dental industry.
Whether you want to work in private practice or the public health system, there are numerous courses available. Depending on the school and level of qualification, you can do online courses or face to face. Something like a Doctor of Dental Medicine will require at least some in-person contact. Online courses mean that you can live in Melbourne but complete a course based in NSW. International students should check with CRICOS to double-check which courses are relevant for them.
So if you think a course in dentistry could be for you, then browse our list of available courses today!
