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 QLDfor skills development and student support1
Clinical focusBenefit from over 2,000 hours of practical experience
#1 in Australia For full-time employment and median graduate salary1

1. 2025 Good Universities Guide, UG Dentistry

A student’s perspective

Linda Gualtieri

Linda Gualtieri

Student
Bachelor of Dental Surgery

The simulation clinic provides a great learning opportunity, as the supervisors bring with them many years of dental experience. We are very fortunate to have academics that impart such great knowledge, expertise and practical experiences on our journey in becoming dentists.

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