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Training

Dental Hygienists who were trained overseas are required to complete the registration examination conducted by Torrens Valley Institute in South Australia prior to applying to the respective State or Territory Dental Boards for registration and before commencing employment. Further details can be obtained by contacting the school.

Training is available in the following locations:

• NSW
• QLD
• SA
• VIC
• WA

NEW SOUTH WALES

• University of Newcastle

  PO Box 5012,
  GWANDALAN NSW 2259

  Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health
  Length of Course: 3 years full time

  Contact
  email: SHS-Oral-health@newcastle.edu.au
  web: University

• University of Sydney,

  College of Health Sciences,
  Faculty of Dentistry
  SYDNEY NSW 2006

  Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health
  Length of Course: 3 years full time

  Contact
  email: admissions@dentistry.usyd.edu.au
  web: Faculty

• Charles Sturt University

  Leeds Parade,
  Orange NSW 2800

  Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health
  Length of Course: 3 years full time

  Contact
  web: University

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QUEENSLAND

• Griffith University

  School of Dentistry and Oral Health,
  Faculty of Health Sciences,
  Gold Coast Campus,
  PMB 50 GCMC,
  BUNDALL QLD 9726

  Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health in Oral Health Therapy
  Length of Course: 3 years full time

  Contact
  web: School

• University of Queensland

  Dental School,
  200 Turbot Street,
  BRISBANE QLD 4000

  Qualification: Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Oral Health)
  Length of Course: 3 years full time

  Contact
  web: University

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

• TAFE SA

  Centre for Dental Studies
  Gilles Plains Campus
  Blacks Rd
  GILLES PLAINS SA 5086

  Qualification: Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
  Length of Course: 2 years full time

  Contact
  web: TAFE

• Universityof Adelaide

  Dental School
  Faculty of Health Sciences
  Frome Road
  ADELAIDE SA 5000

  Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health
  Length of Course: 3 years full time

  Contact
  web: Faculty
  

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VICTORIA

• University of Melbourne

  School of Dental Science,
  711 Elizabeth Street,
  MELBOURNE VIC 3000

  Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy
  Length of Course: 3 years full time

  Contact
  web: Faculty

• LaTrobe University

  BENDIGO VIC 3086

  Qualification: Bachelor of Oral Health Science
  Length of Course: 3 years full time

  Contact
  email: oralhealth@latrobe.edu.au
  web: Faculty
  

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

• Curtin University of Technology

  School of Biomedical Sciences,
  Department of Dental Hygiene & Therapy,
  GPO Box U1987,
  PERTH WA 6845

  Qualification: Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene
  Length of Course: 2 years full time

  Contact
  Web: University

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