Diploma in Dental Lab Technician
(Course Duration- 2 years)
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification-10th pass
Subjects / Syllabus
1st Year
- Introduction to Dentistry
- Dental Materials
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Microbiology
- Dental Equipment & Safety Procedures
2nd Year
- Dental Prosthodontics (Crown, Bridge, Dentures)
- Orthodontic Appliances
- Casting and Moulding Techniques
- Ceramic Technology
- Clinical Practice / Lab Sessions
- Internship (if included):Hands-on training in a dental lab or dental clinic under supervision
Skills Taught
- Fabrication of crowns, bridges, dentures
- Ceramic and porcelain work
- Orthodontic appliance construction
- 3D modeling and CAD/CAM software
- Precision in manual and machine dental lab work
Career Opportunities
Job roles after the diploma include:
- Dental Lab Technician
- Ceramist
- Orthodontic Technician
- Dental Prosthetics Designer
- CAD/CAM Dental Technician
Workplaces:
- Dental laboratories
- Hospitals and dental clinics
- Private dental practices
- Dental equipment and material companies
- Abroad (e.g., Middle East, Europe, Canada): significantly higher
Further Scope
- Certification in CAD/CAM dental technology
- Higher studies: Advanced Diploma or B.Sc. in Dental Technology
- Opportunity to work internationally with relevant certifications