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Undergraduate Degree Programmes for Dentists

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Charles Sturt University's history dates back to 1895, with the establishment of the Bathurst Experiment Farm and the merge of regional institutions in 1989. The School of Dentistry and Health Sciences was established in 2008. As one of Australia's newer schools, the dental science course is accredited by the Australian Dental Council and ratified by the Dental Board of Australia.

ACT, NSW, QLD

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Founded in 1971, Griffith opened its doors to students in 1975. The Griffith University School of Dentistry and Oral Health provides advanced learning and teaching in its state-of-the-art facilities. The school's dental programs are fully accredited by the Australian Dental Council for registration as a health professional by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and recognised by the Commission on Dental Education of Canada for registration as a dentist and by New Zealand’s Dental Council via Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition.

QLD

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Founded in 1961, JCU became a university in 1970. As one of Queensland’s second oldest universities, the College of Medicine and Dentistry was founded in 2000 and is a leader of positive change in health and medical care for communities of tropical Australia. The school offers undergraduate and postgraduate dental programmes.

QLD

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Founded in 1964, La Trobe University is a mutli campus public research university. The university's undergraduate and postgraduate dental and oral health courses provide students with access to the latest technologies, tools and techniques. There is an emphasis on hands-on learning and the delivery of oral health care services in rural and regional areas.

VIC

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Established in 1856, The University of Sydney Dental School is Australia's first dental school and they have trained dental practitioners for more than 100 years. Dental courses are patient-centred and integrated with research to be responsive to community needs. Most of the courses are accredited by the Australian Dental Council.

NSW

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Since 1919, The University of Adelaide's Dental School has built a strong reputation for its outstanding teaching, research, contribution to the community and quality of its graduates. The school offers a comprehensive range of accredited, clinically-focused undergraduate and postgraduate dentistry and oral health degrees.

SA

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Established in 1904, The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Dental Science merged with the Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and expanded in 1991 to become the present Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. The Melbourne Dental School is at the forefront of oral health science research with state-of-the-art technologies and international collaborations. The school offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development dental courses.

VIC

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Established in 1938, the University of Queensland School of Dentistry is one of Australia’s leading oral health educators. The school is recognised nationally and internationally for its teaching and research, academic staff, alumni and the quality of students. The school offers a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree research courses.

QLD

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Established in 1946, the University of Western Australia's Dental School has a long and established history in dental education. As WA’s only tertiary dental training centre. The school offers a range of practical and innovative postgaduate dental courses

WA

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Established in 1875, University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry is ranked 34th best in the world. The university provides high-quality undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professsional development dental education to improve health nationally and internationally.

NZ

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