OSAKA DENTAL UNIVERSITY
Department of Oral Health Sciences
Pursuit of "Healthy Mouth" Promotes People's Health
The importance of oral care in maintaining general health has been increasingly recognized, and dental hygienists now have an important mission to support patients' quality of life.
Now that we progressed from dental hygienics to a more extensive field of oral health science, we can look at dental care from a multidisciplinary perspective and develop people with a strong inquisitive mind and hospitality.
Learning Path of Four Years
You will mainly take basic and specialized courses, to improve not only oral health but also general health through practical training.
There will be a greater focus on specialized courses. You will learn how to prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease as well as acquire knowledge and techniques to maintain oral health.
Because it is considered that medical care focusing on life of patients after disease treatment is important in modern medicine, you will learn the necessity of multidisciplinary and regional cooperation and actual methods of collaboration.
You will engage in on-site/clinical training by leveraging knowledge you learned. You will select your theme, organize and analyze information, and prepare for career development after graduation.
Two National Qualifications You Can Obtain at the Department of Oral Health Sciences
The national qualification of a dental hygienist and national qualification of a social worker can both be obtained.
Dental hygienist
A dental hygienist works with dentists to support dental care. They play an important role in many occasions including providing preventive care or health guidance.
Social worker
With expertise and specialized skills, a social worker provides advice, guidance, and support, for persons who have difficulty in performing daily activities.