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Careers in Dental Therapy

There 1350 Therapists registered with the GDC as of January 2010. This number changes at various times during a year as not all of the courses start at the same time. Some Therapists who work solely as hygienists and have the dual qualification choose to be registered under the Hygienist section of the DCP role so the full number of registered Therapists is hard to define. GDC rules state you may only register once.

There are several ways to train as a dental therapist:

  • 27 month course Diploma in dental therapy and a Diploma in dental hygiene
  • 3 Year BSc course - Degree course in Oral Health Science or a Degree in Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene
  • Conversion Courses for Dental Hygienists

All training is based on the curricula determined by the General Dental Council (click here for a copy of the curriculum in PDF format) and applicants are recommended to contact their school of choice for a prospectus and application form.