9 Bachelor's degrees in Dentistry in South Africa

The Bachelor of Dental Science degree offered by University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg focuses on developing skill and expertise in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases of the teeth, mouth tissue and supporting bones of the mouth.

The three-year degree in Dental Therapy aims at University of Kwazulu Natal training mid-level oral healthcare workers who have as their primary philosophy focus of primary preventive, curative and rehabilitative oral and dental healthcare provision. 

Dental Surgery from the University of the Western Cape belongs to the Faculty of Dentistry.

Oral Health from the University of the Western Cape belongs to the Faculty of Dentistry.

The Oral Hygienist is a professional who focuses on the prevention of oral disease and maintenance of good oral hygiene. The Oral Health Sciences course is offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

The work entails the manufacture of dentures (both metal and Acrylic), crown and bridge, orthodontic devices and maxillofacial prostheses. The manual skills and performance expected from a dental technician is very high due to the detailed work that is involved. The Dental Technology program is offered at Durban University of Technology.

An oral hygienist is a dental professional trained to promote oral health, prevent oral diseases and provide related dental services. This is a three-year degree programme during which students receive training in both medical and dental subjects. The Oral Hygiene programme is offered by University of Pretoria.

The purpose of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology Dental Health course is to educate and train competent, responsible and accountable dental technologists for the dental profession.

The University of Pretoria School of Dental Surgery at the University of Pretoria is widely recognised—both nationally and  internationally for the quality of its training, research and patient care, as well as for its involvement in community-based projects.