Oral Health therapist

[kiwikim]

hi im planning to study the bachelor of oral health at melbourne uni and i just wanted to know if the job outlook for this career is good? thankyou

[kiwikim]

hi im planning to study the bachelor of oral health at melbourne uni and i just wanted to know if the job outlook for this career is good? thankyou (job opportunities in Australia)

[Tomw2]

hi im planning to study the bachelor of oral health at melbourne uni and i just wanted to know if the job outlook for this career is good? thankyou

Very good. The oral health therapist scope of practice has increased somewhat over the years, and there is convincing research that supports a further expansion of their role. Demand for their services is going to increase in aged residential care settings over the next 10-20 years and it seems governments are finally starting to fund preventative care - which OHTs are well-placed to provide.

In short - yes, job outlook looks very good.

[Russ]

I spoke to/listened to an oral health student (final year I think) from UoM a couple of months ago and she was quite optimistic about her ability to get a job and the job experience she'd already had