Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy

The Higher Education Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy is a 27-month course that is full time.

Our graduates receive professional accreditation as dental hygienists and dental therapists.

Our teaching is driven by world class research. You'll learn about the new techniques and advances that are rapidly taking place in the field of dentistry. We also believe in training the whole dental team together so you'll learn alongside dental students in a way that prepares you better for practice.

Our students find the course provides them with opportunities to explore ideas, apply what they have learnt and to achieve their best. This is reflected in the National Student Survey where we consistently achieve 100 per cent overall student satisfaction.

Our combination of integrated teaching and practical experience produces caring, confident professionals.

Most universities train their dental hygiene and dental therapy students in one clinic. We send all our second-year students on a series of placements in primary care settings, in Yorkshire and the East Midlands. It's one of the most rigorous placement programmes in the UK. Treating patients of all ages and backgrounds in real work environments sharpens your skills and gives you a head start in your career.

The course begins with a range of lectures, seminars, interactive tutorials and shadowing on clinics. Topics covered include the human body in health and disease, and law, ethics and professionalism. You'll begin clinical skills training straight away to develop the skills to treat and manage patients. You'll learn about oral disease, and health promotion and education. You'll also benefit from our 3D simulation suite where you can practise dentistry in a virtual reality environment.