Program Overview

Discipline of Dentistry

The Discipline of Dentistry is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the field of dentistry.

Undergraduate Training Areas

The program offers various undergraduate training areas, including:

• Cariology, Periodontology and Prevention
  • Minor Oral Surgery
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Diagnostics and Radiography
  • Oral Hygiene Clinical Practice

Oral Hygiene Clinical Practice

Oral Hygiene Clinical Practice is designed to equip the oral hygiene student with comprehensive clinical skills relevant to the scope of oral hygiene practice in South Africa. Students learn how to:

• Place temporary fillings
• Administer local anaesthesia
• Temporarily cement inlays, crowns, and bridges
• Place soft linings in dentures
• Apply and remove periodontal packs
• Take cytological smears
• Take impressions and cast models
• Perform specified functions in orthodontics

Postgraduate Courses and Research

The program also offers postgraduate courses and research opportunities, including research topics.

Community Engagement

The program emphasizes community engagement, with a focus on community outreach and important links.