Dental Hygiene BSc (Hons)

The BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene (DH) programme aims for graduates to be ‘safe beginner’ clinicians, registerable with the General Dental Council. Training equips students clinical skills, professional delivery and self-motivation. This course will enable you to:<br/><br/>• Train in a world-leading and state of the art facilities <br/>• Be trained by a team who are leaders in the field of dentistry in practice and in research<br/>• Focus on personal qualities enabling you to be an autonomous learner and competent clinician<br/>• Experience a personalised learning journey due to the size of the cohort<br/>• Become an adaptable member of the workforce with a broad view of the wider healthcare profession<br/>• Access placements which will offer further employment opportunities and experience<br/><br/>This programme delivered in partnership with Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre presents with academic and clinical training pathways working with the general dental practices, local communities and vulnerable groups as part of our meeting the demands of society today and in the future. Our programme is designed to be a market driver in the delivery of dental health care service and supplying training and patient service with innovative ideas that foster our principles of – Teamwork, Safety, Kindness and Improving.<br/><br/>Why Dental Hygiene at LSBU?<br/>• Our course leads to professional registration with the General Dental Council.<br/>• Dedicated facilities for simulation training laboratories at our Central London sites offering highly realistic virtual reality training. <br/>• Access to patients from midway through year one.<br/>• Working with our highly experienced dental teams allowing you to experience the real-world work environment.<br/>• Offering the opportunities of skills escalation for other members of the dental workforce. <br/>A range of clinic placements within the Dental Hospital, Primary Care and the community allows for a diverse patient mix and experience.

Want to study in the heart of London? With the Thames, Parliament and Tate Modern all within walking distance, you can't get more central than London South Bank University. <br/><br/>At LSBU, all courses are designed with employability in mind. You'll have access to career-relevant modules, professional placements and work simulated facilities, whatever you study. Advertising & Marketing students can work on live briefs, Midwives can learn to keep their cool in real working hospitals, and Forensic Scientists can present their findings in LSBU's very own Crime Scene Flat. <br/><br/>LSBU have also invested over £65 million in their Southwark campus. Expect cutting-edge facilities (including 31 specialist labs and studios), hundreds of dedicated study spaces and the LSBU Active Sports Centres. <br/><br/>The university was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community Award and received high commendation in the Outstanding Support for Students category at the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. This recognition highlights the university’s commitment to its students and the wider community.<br/><br/>Get in touch with LSBU today, to start your London adventure.