Diploma in Dental Technician & Hygiene (DDTH)

The Diploma in Dental Technician and Hygiene is an allied health/ paramedical course for students to pursue a Dental Technician or Dental Hygienist role in the healthcare field. It is basically an healthcare assistant to the Dentist or Dental Surgeon, who help in different Dental Surgical procedures, patient assistance and management, preparing & managing Dental Materials and implants.

Diploma in Dental Technician and Hygiene (DDTH) is a special course that should be undertaken by those individuals who want to learn more in the area of oral care and dental technology. The primary training fields of the students of the given program are dental hygiene (the prevention of oral disease and patient Education) or dental technology (Manufacture of dental prosthetics and appliances). Dental technicians stay in the labs making crowns, bridges, dentures, and orthodontic appliances, but the dental hygienists have hands-on and direct contact with the patients in maintaining oral health.

The course is related to dentistry and dental support services, and hence, graduates are assets in any dental care facility.

The candidates should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination, preferably science subject, especially biology, as an advantage, with at least 50 percent marks.

Course duration normally varies between 1 and 2 years, depending on the institute and the organization of the course. It entails theoretical studies and practical experience in the labs and clinics.

The course fees are around 50,000 to 1.5 lakh per course, with respect to different colleges and amenities provided there.

Students with an aspiration to pursue a career in dental health services without doing a full-time BDS.

People who are interested in oral care.

Individuals who like doing technical work, like making dental appliances, work in the dental laboratories.

People interested in health care are seeking a short-term job preparation course.

The awareness about oral health and demand for dental procedures is increasing, and consequently, more qualified dental technicians and hygienists are also in demand.

Compared to a BDS, this course allows candidates to enter the healthcare workforce quickly.

It provides a practical course at a lower cost as opposed to a degree one.

Scope in dental clinics, hospitals, and dental laboratories.

Most institutes admit students based on merit. However, some reputed dental colleges may conduct entrance tests and interviews.

Fill out the application form from the institute's website.

Selection is based on merit or an entrance test.

there may be Interviews taken for final selection.

Complete admission by paying the required fees

1. IPHH
2. KGMU
3. AIIMS
4. Aligarh Muslim University
5. Institute Of Paramedical Science & Management
6. Banaras Hindu University
7. Pacific Academy of Higher Education & Research Society
8. Maharaj Vinayak Global University
9. Medical Institute of Allied Sciences
10. Kingston Educational Institute
11. Amrita School of Dentistry
12. Manipal College of Dental Sciences
13. Government Dental College & Hospital

Dental clinics as hygienists or assistants.

Dental laboratories for prosthetic fabrication.

Hospitals with dental departments.

Dental product companies act as technical consultants.

After completing this diploma, candidates can:

An individual can do a Bachelor's in Dental Surgery (BDS).

Also, an Advanced Diploma in Prosthodontics or Orthodontics.

Take up specialized certificate courses in dental radiology or implantology.

Dental Laboratory Technician

2. Orthodontic Technician

3. Crown and Bridge Technician

4. Ceramist

5. Prosthetic Technician

6. Implant Technician

7. Maxillofacial Technician

8. CAD/CAM Dental Technician

9. Dental Lab Assistant

10. Quality Control Technician

11. Clinical Dental Hygienist

12. Periodontal Therapist

13. Oral Health Educator

14. Dental Health Promotion

15. Dental Hygiene Assistant

16. Preventive Dental Assistant

17. Infection Control Officer

18. Dental Clinic Coordinator

19. Dental Sales Representative

20. Dental Health Content Creator