Dental Therapy

Bristol Dental School has been a successful training provider for Dental Hygienists and Therapists for many years, attracting significant interest from applicants wishing to train in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, with a strong focus on integrated team training. To further strengthen the integration between Dentistry and Dental Therapy, the BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy recently underwent a review; the School now offers applicants the option of applying for the Bachelor of Dental Hygiene or Bachelor of Dental Therapy. Please note you cannot apply for both programmes.

The course content, delivery and entry requirements have not changed significantly and students will cover the scope of practice of both Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist. However, the course is now more aligned with the Bachelor Dental Surgery (BDS) in terms of structure and assessment strategy. The three-year full-time degree comprises integrated and compulsory units of academic teaching, clinical skills and practice with the completion of a dissertation in the Final year. Our courses are ranked 2nd in the Guardian subject rankings 2026.

Based in the new Dental School in its city centre location, you will benefit from an integrated curriculum with BDS students, with the concept of team training starting from term one.

You will have access to cutting-edge technology working alongside experienced dental professionals in a purpose-built facility. Our teaching delivers the latest developments in dental education and patient care.

The three-year degree comprises integrated and compulsory units of academic teaching, clinical skills and practice and a dissertation.

The BDT will equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience to practice safely within the permitted range of practical procedures of a Dental Therapist as specified by the General Dental Council.

As is standard for all new General Dental Council (GDC) registerable programmes, GDC approval will be confirmed after a successful inspection of the first cohort who join the programme in September 2025.

You will be eligible to register as a Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist upon successful completion of the BDT.