Are your qualifications in order?
To be a practising dental hygienist or oral health therapist you must have the latest qualifications or you are in danger of breaking the law. We have compiled a directory of training courses to help you keep yours in order.Find a training course near you
Before you find a course it's worth checking that you qualify to work as a dental practitioner in Australia;
- You need to apply for and be registered with the Dental Board of Australia.
- You may also need to apply for a visa issued by the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (Australian Immigration Department).
- Applicants and registered practitioners may need to apply for an international criminal history check from an approved supplier.
Training is available in the following locations:
University of Newcastle
Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health
Length of Course: 3 years full time
Year of Establishment: 2005
Contact email: [email protected]
Address: PO Box 5012, Gwandalan NSW 2259
Website: www.newcastle.edu.au
Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health
Length of Course: 3 years full time
Year of Establishment: 2005
Contact email: [email protected]
Address: PO Box 5012, Gwandalan NSW 2259
Website: www.newcastle.edu.au
Charles Sturt University
Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health
Length of Course: 3 years full time
Year of Establishment: 2009
Address: Leeds Parade, Orange NSW 2800
Website: www.csu.edu.au
The University of Sydney
Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health
Length of Course: 3 years full time
Year of Establishment: 2005
Address: Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead; Sydney Dental Hospital, Surrey Hills; Camperdown, Sydney.
Website: sydney.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-oral-health
University of Queensland (no new intakes)
Qualification: Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Oral Health)
Length of Course: 3 years full time
Year of Establishment: 1998-last intake 2014
Contact email: program no longer taking any intake
Address: Dental School, 200 Turbot Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Website: www.uq.edu.au
Qualification: Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Oral Health)
Length of Course: 3 years full time
Year of Establishment: 1998-last intake 2014
Contact email: program no longer taking any intake
Address: Dental School, 200 Turbot Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Website: www.uq.edu.au
Central Queensland University Rockhampton
Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health
Length of Course: 3 years full time
Year of Establishment: 2012
Address: Building 5, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton QLD 4702
Website: www.cqu.edu.au
TAFE South Australia
Qualification: Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Length of Course: 2 years full time
Year of Establishment: 1975
Contact: ph: 1800 882 661
Address: Centre for Dental Studies, Gilles Plains Campus, 33 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains SA 5086
Website: www.tafe.sa.edu.au
University of Adelaide
Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Length of Course: 3 years full time
Year of Establishment: 2001
Address: Dental School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Frome Road, Adelaide SA 5000
Website: www.dentistry.adelaide.edu.au
Qualification: Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Length of Course: 2 years full time
Year of Establishment: 1975
Contact: ph: 1800 882 661
Address: Centre for Dental Studies, Gilles Plains Campus, 33 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains SA 5086
Website: www.tafe.sa.edu.au
University of Adelaide
Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Length of Course: 3 years full time
Year of Establishment: 2001
Address: Dental School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Frome Road, Adelaide SA 5000
Website: www.dentistry.adelaide.edu.au
University of Melbourne
Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy
Length of Course: 3 years full time
Year of Establishment: 1996
Address: School of Dental Science, 711 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Website: www.dent.unimelb.edu.au
La Trobe University
Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health Science
Length of Course: 3 years full time
Year of Establishment: 2006
Contact email:[email protected]
Address: Bendigo, Victoria 3086
Website: www.latrobe.edu.au/health
RMIT University
Qualification: Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Length of Course: 2 years full time
Year of Establishment: 2012
Address: 330 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/health-and-medical-sciences/dental-studies/
Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy
Length of Course: 3 years full time
Year of Establishment: 1996
Address: School of Dental Science, 711 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Website: www.dent.unimelb.edu.au
La Trobe University
Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health Science
Length of Course: 3 years full time
Year of Establishment: 2006
Contact email:[email protected]
Address: Bendigo, Victoria 3086
Website: www.latrobe.edu.au/health
RMIT University
Qualification: Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Length of Course: 2 years full time
Year of Establishment: 2012
Address: 330 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/health-and-medical-sciences/dental-studies/
Curtin University of Technology
Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy
Length of Course: 3 years full time
Year of Establishment: 2011
Address: School of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Dental Hygiene & Therapy, GPO Box U1987, Perth WA 6845
Website: www.curtin.edu.au
Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy
Length of Course: 3 years full time
Year of Establishment: 2011
Address: School of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Dental Hygiene & Therapy, GPO Box U1987, Perth WA 6845
Website: www.curtin.edu.au