It might be possible, but usually not as a certified oral health professional. In many countries you can observe practice and participate in preparation and administration, but regulations can mean you cannot practice oral health professional. However, this can vary from country to country.
We asked our students what is it they would like to have known before they became OHP students. The questions they provided are interesting and diverse. From these questions we have created the "it's good to know" series of information leaflets that we hope it will help future students make more informed decisions around studying OHPs.
Its good to know Leaflets Series
| N1 Thinking about studying Dentistry, Dental Hygiene |
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| N2 Thinking about studying Dentistry |
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| N2a Thinking about studying Dental Hygiene |
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| N3 Oral Health Professional Team |
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| N4 Clinical Environment |
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| N5 International student mobility |
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FAQs
We have also compiled some frequently asked questions identified by current oral health professional students. FAQs are organized into subcategories, why not explore this by clicking in the tabs below.
While you are a student your practice will be covered by the University as long as you work within your defined scope of study and practice. Remember you can only practice under the supervision of your clinical supervisors and within the environment agreed with the university.
This can occur in a number of locations including, the simulation laboratory, virtual reality and haptics, a hospital or clinical as part of the university, a private or community practice location etc.
This can vary from programme to programme. Some start early, some later. Regardless of when you start the level of clinical activity normally evolves from observation, simulation and then onto real world practice. You will be supervised throughout and offered opportunities to practice before progressing to the next stage.
