Train as a therapist
Outline of course
The 2 year diploma course in Dental Therapy will lead to qualification as a Dental Therapy Practitioner (DTP).
A DTP will be trained to:
- Examine and diagnose basic dental problems
- Provide advice on available care and refer if necessary
- Teach oral health education at individual and community level
- Place temporary fillings
- Provide tooth cleaning
- Extract decayed or broken teeth under local anaesthetic
Further illustrations of the teaching material can be found in the Oral Health Manual by Rankin & Lennon, produced by Teeth Relief and can be downloaded here.
Upon graduation graduates will be registered to practice with the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC).
Course curriculumAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Therapy
Program Description
The associate of applied science degree in Dental Therapy is a professional program offered by Cuttington University in collaboration with Trinity Dental Clinic at ELWA Hospital. The program offers a rigorous, intensive, science-based curriculum delivered through integrated lectures, labs, and clinical experience. Students are trained to provide service in clinical settings with a commitment to community dentistry. Upon successful completion, students will demonstrate proficiency in dental therapy, with critical thinking skills, ethical and professional requirements of the dental profession. TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 68
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First Year |
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| First Semester | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours |
| ENG 101 | Fundamentals of Communication I | 3 | |
| ADP112 | Oral anatomy | 3 | |
| COM 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | |
| MATH 101 | Principles of Mathematics I | 3 | |
| ADP101 | Dental disease | 3 | |
| ADP111 | Head and neck anatomy | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | ||
| First Year | |||
| Second Semester | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours |
| New | Preparing for practice | 3 | |
| ADP130 | Oral conditions | 3 | |
| ADP122 | Local anesthesia and dental pharmacology | 3 | |
| ADP119 | Communication and consent | 3 | |
| ADP237 | Dental treatments and procedures I | 3 | |
| ADP121 | Health promotion and community (field) dentistry | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | ||
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Second Year |
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| First Semester | |||
| Course# | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours |
| ADP221 | Preparing for practice II | 1 | |
| ADP117 | Dental trauma | 3 | |
| ADP237 | Dental treatments and procedures I | 1 | |
| REL221 | Introduction to moral ethics | 3 | |
| ADP | Clinical dentistry I (clinical practice) | 8 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Second Semester | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours |
| DP240 | Treatment planning and clinical decision making | 4 | |
| MGT204 | Entrepreneurship | 4 | |
| ADP | Clinical dentistry II (clinical practice) | 8 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
Student sponsorship
All applicants for the diploma course to become a Dental Therapy Practitioner (DTP) are required to have a sponsor.
The Sponsor will usually be an organisation e.g a government hospital, a church, or a company rather than an individual. However, individuals will be considered on a case by case basis.
A representative of the sponsor must attend the interview process, to be considered alongside the prospective student.
The Sponsor will agree to:
- Supply full or partial financial support for the student (this will include tuition fees and accommodation costs).
- Monitor progress of the student, providing accountability.
- Provide a place for the student to practice upon their graduation.
- The sponsor will receive the Dentaid field kit and, alongside the DTP, be responsible for its care.
Following acceptance onto the training course, there will be:
- a written agreement between the sponsor and the student outlining the various responsibilities and commitments.
- a written agreement between the sponsor and Cuttington University.
Admission requirements
Details of the admission requirements can be found here.
Fees
- LDTS Admission Exam: USD $35.00
- Tuition per Semester (Liberian Citizen): USD $450.00
- Registration Fee (All Students): USD $56.00
- Housing (Semester): USD $160.00
- Graduation Fee: USD $ (pending)
- Admission Package (All Candidates) FREE Download (USD $10 Printed)
Details of the tuition fees and other costs may be found here.
How to apply
Applications can be made online via the Cuttington University website- click here to apply.
To download an application form, follow the link on the admission requirement page here.
PLEASE NOTE for our September 2022 intake we are looking for applicants who live in Maryland, Grand Bassa, Grand Gedeh and Lofa counties with the expectation that they will be working there once they have graduated.