Professional Bachelors in Dental Therapy & Oral Hygiene

Course Description

The Professional Bachelors in Dental Therapy & Oral Hygiene program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of modern dental practices, emphasizing the integration of anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology in clinical dental therapy. This program prepares students to address diverse oral health challenges through evidence-based management of oral diseases, infection control, and health promotion strategies. Students will gain expertise in legal and ethical principles, communication and counseling, and leadership and management, fostering professional accountability and team collaboration. Graduates will emerge with advanced skills in dental therapy, research proficiency, and the capability to contribute to advancements in oral health care, ensuring patient safety and excellence in practice.

Program Objectives

Students will be able to apply anatomical and physiological knowledge to dental therapy procedures.
Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate modern trends and evidence-based approaches in the management of oral diseases.
Students will analyze and apply legal and ethical principles in their practice, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Students will use advanced communication and counselling skills to educate patients and promote oral health within diverse populations.
Students will develop leadership and management strategies for running dental practices and leading teams effectively.
Students will conduct independent research projects, applying research methodologies to improve practices in dental therapy and contribute to the field.

Recognition

University Grants Commission (UGC)

This program is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka. This recognition ensures that the program meets the highest academic standards and is acknowledged by both local and international educational institutions.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements:

Higher Diploma in School Dental Therapy

Course Modules

Module Name

Introduction to body systems

Modern Trends in Dentistry

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare

Oral Disease and Integrated Practice

Health Promotion and Health Education

Infection Control Policies and Procedures in Healthcare

Communication and Counselling Skills for Dental Therapists

Leadership and Management

Pharmacology for Dental Therapists

Research Methodology

Research Project

RPL

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