Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Dental Hygiene and Therapy
University of Suffolk
UK,England
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36 Months
Duration
CAD 18,380/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Sep 2025
Apply Date
UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 2007
Total Students: 9,500 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
University of Suffolk, Waterfront Building, 19 Neptune Quay, Ipswich IP4 1QJ, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Program Overview
Both dental hygienists and therapists help people maintain good oral health by providing treatments, carrying out procedures and giving dietary and hygiene advice.
The role of dental therapist is the same as a dental hygienist, however they can also carry out some of the restorative work dentists do, such as fillings and extractions.
The General Dental Council (GDC) have recommended that this course can commence from February 2024, the GDC will consider the course for full approval in line with their standard timeline during the final year of the first cohort.
Both dental hygienists and therapists provide oral care that helps patients maintain a healthy mouth, gums and teeth. The treatments and procedures they carry out – such as scaling and polishing, and taking dental X-rays – are designed to support good oral health and prevent dental problems before they develop.
In addition to this, dental therapists are also trained to do some of the same work as dentists, including fillings, and extracting and placing preformed crowns on 'baby' teeth.
Dental therapists can provide any dental work that doesn't require treatment to the nerve of a tooth while working with adult patients, which makes them an essential support to dentists and a versatile and multi-skilled member of a dental team.
The BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Therapy degree will provide you, with the knowledge, skills and professionalism you need to take on either of these roles, both of which are in high demand throughout the UK, in the NHS and in the private healthcare sector.
After you complete this course, you may be able to register with the General Dental Council (GDC) as a dental hygienist and a dental therapist and embark on your dental career straight away
This dual role BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Therapy course is currently undergoing accreditation with the General Dental Council (GDC). The course will provide students with the theoretical and practical skills required to register as both a dental hygienist and dental therapist with the GDC.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 18,380 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Suffolk
CAD 10,224 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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