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Program Outline
The practice of oral health deals with the control and prevention of
oral disease through treatment and education of clients. Oral health graduates from Adelaide will have the knowledge, skills and
attributes to enable them to practice at the highest level. Our
graduates will strive through their advocacy and clinical practice to
empower individuals and communities to maintain optimum oral health
throughout their lives.
The Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH) focuses on the development of competence
in clinical examination and diagnosis of dental disease; the formulation of individual
treatment plans for clients; control and prevention of dental diseases by clinical
treatment and preventative procedures; and education of clients and the community
towards patterns of behaviour conducive to good oral health.
Graduates will have
the necessary education to work as dental therapists and dental hygienists under
the supervision of a dentist. Dental therapists provide dentistry including fillings
for children and adolescents. Dental hygienists treat patients of all ages with
an emphasis on cleaning and preventative dental treatments. Graduates from the
BOH form an integral part of the dental team working with dentists, dental technicians
and assistants.
Program Structure
There are four streams in each year which continue through the program. The dental and health science stream includes topics on communication, dental public health, developmental psychology, diagnosis and the treatment of disease, health promotion, nutrition, radiographic anatomy and sociology of health. Human biology contains body chemistry, cell structure and function, anatomy and oral anatomy. Topics on the principles of clinical examinations, x-rays, orthodontics, periodontal disease and restorative dentistry introduced in clinical practice and general studies include basic science, bio-statistics and computing. The program is delivered in a team context with dental surgery and dental hygiene students. The dynamic curriculum is delivered within a problem based learning approach. The emphasis of contextual learning of relevant scientific information throughout the program occurs concurrently with the development of clinical skills.
Admission Information
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Domestic applicants
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Selection Criteria
Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent (48 units) university study. A Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) of 70 or above must be achieved. You must sit the Undergraduate Medicine & Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) and top UMAT performers must also attend a structured oral assessment. Applications will be ranked on the basis of all 3 components: the UMAT, oral assessment and TER.
Alternative entry pathways
- Higher Education applicants
You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study, achieving at least a pass average (a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or more). You must sit the Undergraduate Medicine & Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) and top UMAT performers must also attend a structured oral assessment. Applications will be ranked on the basis of all 3 components: the UMAT, oral assessment and GPA.
- VET applicants
You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. You must sit the Undergraduate Medicine & Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) and top UMAT performers must also attend a structured oral assessment. Applications will be ranked on the basis of all 3 components: the UMAT, oral assessment and level of VET qualification.
- Special Entry applicants
You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be eligible to compete using your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements are not considered. You must also sit the Undergraduate Medicine & Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) and top UMAT performers must also attend a structured oral assessment. Applications will be ranked on the basis of all 3 components: the UMAT, oral assessment and STAT. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
- Without formal qualifications?
Additional Entry Requirements
All applicants must obtain a copy of the booklet Faculty of Health Sciences Undergraduate Admissions Guide 2009 from the Student Centre, telephone (08) 8303 7335 or 1800 061 459 (country and interstate callers) or via the Faculty of Health Sciences web site ( www.health.adelaide.edu.au/ugprograms/). This booklet sets out the eligibility requirements and the selection process in detail. Failure to read the booklet will not be grounds for special consideration. There are two distinct parts to the application process. The first is an application to sit the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT). The second is the SATAC application. Applicants who have not already registered with UMAT at the time of reading this Guide will be ineligible for consideration since applications to sit UMAT closed in June 2008. Applicants who have registered with UMAT must lodge their SATAC application by 29 August 2008. Students studying year 12 in 2008 will be asked to enter their UMAT identification number when they lodge their application on SATAC's UniWeb. Selection will be based on three components: performance in the UMAT; performance in a structured oral assessment; and achievement of a tertiary entrance rank (TER) of 70 or above for appropriate year 12 studies, or a pass average for tertiary studies (preference may be given to applicants with science-based tertiary studies) or a completed TAFE Diploma or higher, or satisfactory STAT rank. All new students must provide evidence of their antibody and antigen status for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS to the Dean of the School of Dentistry. When the immunological status indicates that the prospective student may be infected they will not be admitted to clinic practice and hence will not be enrolled. Annual review of status will also be required. How to Apply
International applicants
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Selection Criteria
Equivalent Scores
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TER |
70 |
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6.5
6
6
6
6
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Additional Entry Requirements
Additional entry requirements include performance in the Personal Qualities Assessment (PQA) and, if selected, a Structure Oral Assessment. Refer to the International Selection Document for more information. How to Apply
Areas of Specialisation
There are four streams in each year of the BOH:
- The Dental and Health Science stream includes topics on communication, dental
public health, diagnosis and the treatment of disease, health promotion and nutrition.
- Human Biology includes body chemistry, cell structure and function, anatomy
and oral anatomy.
- Clinical Practice includes topics on the principles of clinical examinations,
x-rays, orthodontics, periodontal disease and restorative dentistry.
- General Studies includes basic science, biostatistics and computing.
The program is delivered in a team context with Bachelor of Dental Surgery
and TAFE Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Hygiene) students.
Career Opportunities
It is envisaged that employment prospects will be excellent as there is expected
to be a shortage of both therapists and hygienists in Australia over the next
decade. Graduates are automatically eligible to register as a dental hygienist
and dental therapist (where required) anywhere in Australia.
Potential careers
Dental Therapist
Graduate Attributes
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Oral Health, the graduates will have received education and training in the theory and practice of dental therapy and dental hygiene, to enable them to work in both private and government oral health services, in accordance with the legal and legislative limitations governing each Australian state.
Each graduate will have developed the skills which will enable them to:
- work as an integral part of the dental team providing holistic oral health care on an individual and community level
- recognise dental diseases and formulate strategies that address the treatment and preventive needs of each individual
- effectively manage patient care by integrating and applying basic, clinical, behavioural, and social sciences concepts to inform practice
- actively promote the importance of general and oral health to individuals in dental and community health settings
- work effectively with other allied health professionals to foster optimum oral health practices within the community
- use highly effective interpersonal skills to enable empathetic and effective communication with various groups, e.g. professional, policy-making bodies, community and patients.
- communicate effectively and provide education to people within a multicultural society that will encourage patterns of behaviour which favour effective oral health
- maintain the highest level of ethics and professionalism in the practice of dental hygiene and dental therapy
- display the highest levels of integrity in all aspects of professional life
- utilise the principles of self evaluation that will contribute to the continuous development of skills within their field of practice
- embrace the principles of lifelong learning that will enhance the practice of dental therapy and dental hygiene
- engage in self-directed lifelong learning by using reflection and critical self-assessment and be committed to ongoing professional development.
The University of Adelaide is committed to regular
reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of
Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and
courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the
disclaimer.
Last updated: Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009
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