BSc in Dental Practice Management
BSc in Dental Practice Management with Oral Health Promotion
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| 1 year | Full Time | 7 | Admissions Office, AIT |
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This is an exciting time in the development and training of dental nurses. This BSc in Dental Practice Management with Oral Health Promotion (Level 7) provides an excellent opportunity for dental nurses to enhance their career prospects and advance their academic learning and development.
This programme will enable dental nurses to further challenge the knowledge and skills acquired at Level 6, whilst also providing them with an opportunity to develop as professionals with the latest skills in clinical nursing, professional practice, practice management, communication, ICT, nutrition with oral health promotion, in addition to business accounting, dental practice marketing and research capabilities.
It is envisaged that upon completion of this degree, the dental nurse will be appropriately equipped to lessen the workload of the dentist by taking on the business-related tasks, assisting with the decision-making process in relation to practice management issues, while supporting and enhancing the quality of the dental healthcare provision.
Graduates of this programme will also be able to seek employment in areas associated with the dental industry. For example, they will have a practical knowledge of marketing and sales enabling them to work for companies such as Colgate-Palmolive, Promed, GlaxoSmithKline and Dental Supply Ireland.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Higher Certificate in Dental Nursing (Level 6) or equivalent
Download: Direct entry application form
Modules
Dental Practice, Professional Dental Practice Management, Primary Dental Care, Oral Health Promotion, Advanced Clinical Dentistry, Nutrition with Oral Health, Marketing in the Dental Practice, Principles of Human Resource Management, Business Finance, Research Methods, and Portfolio.
Progression
Upon completing this degree, you are eligible to progress to honours degree studies in the areas of health management or oral health promotion.
Professional Recognition
Career Opportunities
Employment and progression opportunities include the following areas: dental practice management, oral health promotion, marketing and sales, dental lifestyle consultancy and advisor on oral health and nutrition to special populations/organisations.
