What does BOH mean in ACADEMIC DEGREES

A Bachelor of Oral Health is an undergraduate degree program offered in the field of dental health. This program prepares students with the skills needed to become dental professionals, including fundamentals of oral healthcare, diagnosis and treatment planning of oral diseases, and preventive dentistry.

A Bachelor of Oral Health degree typically takes four years to complete when studied on a full-time basis, or slightly longer if taken part-time.

A typical Bachelor of Oral Health degree program includes courses in anatomy and physiology, pathology, pharmacology, radiology, periodontology, endodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, community dentistry and public health.

Graduates with a Bachelor of Oral Health degree may work as general dentists or specialize in various areas such as orthodontics or paediatric dentistry. They may also find employment in hospitals or research laboratories.

The salary range for dentists varies depending on their specialty and area of practice but on average they can earn between $80 000 - $200 000 per annum.

To become a qualified dentist you must complete at least three years’ undergraduate training followed by at least two additional years' specialist training. You will also need to pass licensing exams before you can practice as a professional dentist.

Yes, admission into most programs require applicants to have completed high school with good grades and submit official transcripts from prior postsecondary institutions attended (if applicable). Most programs will also require applicants to have completed certain prerequisites such as math and sciences classes like biology and chemistry prior to admission acceptance.

Yes! During the coursework component you will get plenty opportunity for hands-on practice both in simulated practice labs as well as supervised shadowing clinics where you can observe dental practitioners at work.