Dentists work to improve oral health in our communities. They’re lifelong learners who care about their patients and their work.

Dentistry is a science and an art. It’s flexible and rewarding, and it changes lives.

Our Bachelor of Dental Surgery supports you in becoming a highly skilled and patient-focused dentist. You will:

• build clinical experience starting in your very first year
• learn in Australia’s newest dental teaching hospital, in the state-of-the-art Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building
• explore the full range of dental therapies—from complex restorative to preventative-based treatments
• practise using equipment in our Dental Simulation Clinic
• tackle real-life case scenarios in teams
• benefit from extensive placements across metropolitan and rural settings
• improve lives through community outreach programs

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Dental Practitioner, Dentist

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery is accredited by the Australian Dental Council.

To be eligible to work in Australia as a dentist, graduates are required to register with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Dental Board of Australia on the completion of the degree. In order to register, all applicants must comply with the English language skills requirements as determined by AHPRA.