Course Description
B.Sc. in Dental Technician and Hygiene(BDTH): A Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Dental Technician and Hygiene is a program that provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in both creating dental appliances (dental technology) and maintaining oral health (dental hygiene). This integrated degree prepares graduates for roles as dental technicians, creating custom prosthetics, and as dental hygienists, providing preventive care and patient education. The curriculum covers dental anatomy, materials, lab techniques, preventive dentistry, and oral health education, often including hands-on training and exposure to digital design protocols.
What a B.Sc. in Dental Technician & Hygiene program includes:
Theoretical Knowledge: Students learn about dental anatomy, dental materials, preventive dentistry, oral health education, and the ethics and professionalism of the field.
Practical Skills: The program emphasizes hands-on training in dental laboratory techniques, the creation of dental prosthetics (like crowns and dentures), and clinical procedures such as scaling, polishing, and taking radiographs.
Digital Technologies: Modern programs may incorporate exposure to digital designing protocols (CAD/CAM) used in creating dental prosthetics.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates can work in various capacities:
Dental Technicians: Design and manufacture dental appliances and prosthetics.
Dental Hygienists: Provide oral healthcare, educate patients, and perform preventive treatments under supervision.
Specialized Roles: Work as prosthetic technicians, dental materials specialists, or dental assistants in prosthodontics.
Key Differences between Technician and Hygienist roles:
Dental Technician: Focuses on the laboratory-based creation and fitting of dental prosthetics.
Dental Hygienist: Focuses on direct patient care, performing oral hygiene treatments, and providing preventive education.
The B.Sc. in Dental Technician & Hygiene integrates these two distinct, yet complementary, areas of dental care.
Fee: 48000/- per year
Eligibility : XII with PCB Sci from Recognized Board
Duration : 3 years
