
Encourages independent and critical thought.
Ebony Hsu is a Professional Practice Fellow in the Discipline of Oral Health within the Department of Oral Sciences at the University of Otago's Faculty of Dentistry, part of the Health Sciences Division. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science (BHealSc) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (PGCertTertT), both awarded by the University of Otago in 2009. Ebony Hsu has been a member of the university staff since at least 2009, as recorded in successive University of Otago calendars, where she is listed among the teaching staff of the School of Dentistry. Her contributions focus on undergraduate education in oral health, supporting the training of future oral health professionals through structured academic and clinical instruction.
In her role as Course Co-ordinator for DEOH203 Oral Health Therapy 2, Ebony Hsu oversees a foundational paper in the Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH) programme. Limited to BOH students, this 35-point, full-year paper is taught on the Dunedin campus and integrates essential topics in preventive and restorative dentistry. The course aims to develop students' clinical proficiency in specific areas of patient treatment, while also covering organisation and support mechanisms for oral health therapy practice. Delivery includes lectures, practical classes, and tutorials scheduled across various days, with contact available through the undergraduate dentistry office. Ebony Hsu's coordination ensures alignment with graduate attributes, preparing students for professional practice in dental care settings. Her direct phone line is +64 3 479 7531.