Overview:

The Post Graduate Diploma in Dental Technician & Hygiene is one year, two semesters full time course completed by many universities in India. This programme aims at producing quality and competent dental health professionals who are qualified to practice dental technology and hygiene. Dental Technicians and Hygienists are an important asset in the treatment of the patient because they assist the Dentist in the diagnosis and treatment of the clients.

Dental Technicians also participate in the fabricating and repair of appliances in the mouth, crowns, bridges, dentures and parts of orthodontic appliances. On the other hand, Dental Hygienists are trained with an aim of operating only on preventive measures such as cleaning of teeth, educating the patient on oral hygiene practices, and helping out in carrying out periodontal treatments when necessary. By developing these skill sets, graduates of this programme benefits dental clinics and laboratories as they are valuable assets.

In regard with the course curriculum, it is effectively intended to offer the students proper knowledge in the field of dental materials and methods of creating the necessary dental prostheses, as well as characteristics of modern approaches to dental care. It means that graduates will be able to carry out complicated dental operations, employ the advanced tools and technology of dentistry and ensure the all-embracing quality of patients.
 

Course Curriculum:

The curriculum of the Post Graduate Diploma in Dental Technician & Hygiene programme is well developed to provide wide coverage on aspects of dental care. Core subjects include:

1. Dental Anatomy and Physiology
2. Dental Materials and Prosthetics
3. Dental Radiology
4. Dental prophylaxis or dental preventative care and health maintenance
5. Dental Laboratory Techniques
6. Clinical Dental Practices
7. Infection control and method or technique of sterilizing
    

Career Opportunities:

The employment opportunities for technical experts in the dental systems and hygienists is progressively increasing in the healthcare industry. f The Post Graduate Diploma in Dental Technician & Hygiene programme can find employment in a variety of settings, including:The Post Graduate Diploma in Dental Technician & Hygiene programme can find employment in a variety of settings, including:

1. Dental Clinics
2. Hospitals
3. Dental Laboratories
4. Healthcare Centres
5. Research Institutions
6. Dental Equipment Manufacturing Companies
7. Educational Institutions
    

There are many opportunities for growth within this workforce for people who have experience in the field with resulting prospects for promotion to higher levels such as specialized positions or supervisory positions on dentists’ offices and dental laboratories.

After the end of the course, the graduates are poised to be paid average starting salaries of between Rs. 15,000 and Rs.45,000 per month which depends on place of work, experience and the recruiting company.