Dental therapists are primary oral health care professionals who are trained to perform basic clinical dental treatment and preventive services within a variety of practice settings.
Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Dental Therapy in Ghana are:
Garden City University College
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have at least a credit pass in three (3) core subjects at WASSCE / SSSCE Level-integrated Science, Mathematics, and English Language.
At least credit pass in three (3) Elective subjects including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics.
Registered Dental Surgery Assistants (RDSA) with three-year post-qualification practical exposure will receive exemptions from the level 100 and 200 courses and eligible for admission to level 300.
Dental Nurses with equivalent *Qualification and one-year post-qualification practical exposure will receive exemptions from the level 100 and 200 courses and be eligible for admission to level 300.
Registered General Nurses will be placed at level 200.
Mature applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of admission and must possess either five credit at GCE O-Level including English Language and Mathematics or WASSCE/SSSCE with at least credit pass in three core subjects (English, Mathematics and Integrated Science) plus three elective subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics).
Foreign students may be considered for admission if they hold qualifications equivalent to those stated above, provided they are proficient in English.
All applicants would be interviewed and admission will be based on Performance at the interview in addition to their academic qualification.
The student shall be in good health.
What is the difference between a dentist and a dental therapist?
They may perform procedures like root canals, fillings for cavities, dental crowns, and much more.
In simple terms, dentists can complete more skilled treatment. A therapist provides more general care and education for teeth and gums.
What are the duties of dental therapy?
Their duties include examination and routine dental treatment and prevention work, such as fillings, fissure sealants and extractions of first teeth.
Duties may also include giving local anesthetic and taking X-rays.
Therapists also advise patients and their parents how to care for the patient’s mouth.