The demand for dental services has led to a surge in dental clinics and practices across the country.
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Dental professionals in South Africa help patients maintain great oral health.
They provide a wide range of services, including routine check-ups, fillings, extractions, root canals, orthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry.
Career Opportunities in Dental & Dentistry
If you’re passionate about oral health and want to contribute to a growing field, consider these dental career paths:
- Dentist
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Technician
- Orthodontist
- Periodontist
- Endodontist
Fields of Study
To become a dentist in South Africa, you typically need to complete a Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS) degree, followed by a year of internship.
Dental hygienists and assistants require certain qualifications and training programs.
For dental technicians, vocational or technical school programs can provide the necessary skills and qualifications.
Dental & Dentistry Bursaries
Some bursary options to fund your education include:
- Gauteng Department of Health Bursary
- IDB Education Trust Bursary Loan
- KZN Department of Health Bursary
- Mediclinic Bursary
- Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
- North West Provincial Government Bursaries
- SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Bursary
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