Discover Dentistry

Learn the foundations of oral healthcare and build an understanding of both preventative and corrective dentistry. JCU Dentistry is a leader in health equality.

Develop career-ready clinical skills in an environment focused on practical learning. JCU Dentistry students have access to on-site dental clinics and a clinical simulation laboratory to build real-world experience.

Examine the contributions dentistry makes to overall health and learn to work with patients in various contexts. JCU’s focus on empowering communities within the Tropics means your studies will include opportunities to explore perspectives and practices relevant to those living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities across Australia.

#1 in Australia for median graduate salary1
Clinical focus Benefit from over 2,000 hours of practical experience
#1 in QLD for learner engagement1

1. 2026 Good Universities Guide, UG Dentistry

A student’s perspective

Will Cho

Will Cho

Student
Bachelor of Dental Surgery

I chose to study Dentistry at JCU because of its strong focus on improving oral health in regional and remote communities. JCU’s hands-on, community-based approach and early clinical experience will equip me with the skills and understanding to serve those communities well.

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