Dental Hygiene - BSc (Hons)

University of Sunderland

This course provides an accelerated route for you to become a qualified dental hygienist. You'll develop the specialist clinical knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours needed for this profession. On completion, you'll have a qualification that supports eligibility for **General Dental Council (GDC)(opens in new tab)** registration as a Dental Hygienist.Over two years, you'll combine university-based learning with clinical placement experience. This will allow you to meet the requirements of the GDC Safe Practitioner Framework and prepare for you for modern dental practice.You'll develop the precision, accuracy, and clinical competence needed for delivering high-quality patient care. Working in our purpose-built clinical facility, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience treating patients. This will develop your confidence in performing a range of preventive and therapeutic procedures while working as part of a wider dental team.Throughout the course, there'll be a focus on your personal and professional development. We'll help you recognise and build upon your existing transferable skills, including:* Communication* Teamwork* Problem-solving* Professionalism.Following completion of the course, you'll be able to enter practice as a confident, competent, and valued member of the dental care team.**This course is subject to approval from the GDC.**

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