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If you have a real desire to improve people's health, wellbeing and enjoyment of life, dentistry may be the ideal career for you. The fully accredited Bachelor of Dental Science from Charles Sturt University qualifies you for registration as a dental practitioner in all Australian states and territories.

Charles Sturt University is a proudly regional institution committed to improving opportunities and outcomes for the people of rural and regional Australia. This degree empowers you to make a positive contribution to the health of your local community.

Course highlights

Developed in cooperation with the Australian Dental Council, the Australian Dental Association, local dentists, oral health practitioners and senior consultants, the Bachelor of Dental Science is a five-year undergraduate program based at our Orange campus.

Set up for career success

Our dental science and oral health graduates have excellent overall employment rates – 93 per cent of graduates find jobs within four months of graduating (QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018).

Practical experience

Develop your skills in our state-of-the-art simulation clinic, dental technology / clinical support laboratory, biodental science learning suite and anatomy teaching facilities. Charles Sturt University also has five dental and oral health clinics across its Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange and Wagga Wagga campuses. These clinics are open to patients from the local community and will provide some of your first professional training. You could undertake placements at any Charles Sturt University clinic during your course, working under the supervision of qualified dental practitioners.

Join a dynamic academic community

We're committed to providing high-quality teaching and service to students and to rural and regional communities. You'll benefit from small class sizes and learn from dedicated and experienced academics and guest lecturers.

Take your study overseas

Towards the end of your degree, you can apply to embark on a short study tour to Cambodia or another destination through CSU Global.

Career opportunities

Charles Sturt University's dental science graduates contribute to combating the chronic shortage of dental and oral health workers Australia-wide. Once you're registered as a dentist, your job prospects are excellent. Most dentistry students know if they have a graduate position by December of their final year.

Enjoy a wealth of opportunities

Employment opportunities exist in general or specialist dental practice, public sector dental health, the Australian defence forces (Army, Navy or Air Force), hospital dental clinics, education and research. Starting salaries for dentists are among the highest graduate starting salaries nationally.

Choose your destination

While our dental science graduates can travel the world and work almost anywhere, they are often found at the heart of rural and regional communities

Consider a specialisation

After registration, you could undertake further study to become qualified in orthodontics, paediatric dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, implantology or prosthodontics programs at master's level, or biomedical or dental science research at doctorate level.