Bachelor of Oral Hygiene (BOH) | SMU

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Oral Hygiene equips students with the clinical and theoretical knowledge to provide preventive and therapeutic oral health care services. The programme covers oral anatomy, periodontology, radiology, and community oral health education. Graduates are trained to work independently or alongside dentists to promote oral health across diverse South African communities.

  • Mathematical Literacy: Level 7
  • Physical Sciences: Level 4
  • Life Sciences: Level 4
  • English: Level 4
  • Additional Subject 1: Level 4
  • Additional Subject 2: Level 4
  • Life Orientation: Level 4

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics50%Required
Mathematical Literacy80%Required
Physical Sciences50%Required
Life Sciences50%Required
English Home Language50%Required
English First Additional Language50%Required
Life Orientation50%Required

Career Prospects

  • Oral Hygienist in private dental practice, providing scaling, polishing, and preventive care to patients across South Africa.
  • Community Oral Health Educator working for government health departments or NGOs to promote oral hygiene awareness in underserved South African communities.
  • School Oral Health Practitioner delivering preventive dental programmes and screenings to learners through the national school health programme.
  • Clinical Educator or Lecturer at a university or university of technology training the next generation of oral health professionals in South Africa.
  • Corporate Wellness Consultant advising South African companies on employee oral health programmes as part of broader occupational health initiatives.

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