DIPLOMA IN DENTAL HYGIENE (2YEAR)

Diploma in Dental Hygiene (2 Years)

📚 YEAR 1 SYLLABUS – FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

1. Introduction to Dental Hygiene

• Role and scope of dental hygienists
• Professional ethics and responsibilities
• Dental team structure
• Overview of dental hygiene procedures

2. Basic Anatomy and Physiology

• Human body systems overview
• Head and neck anatomy
• Oral cavity structures (teeth, gums, palate, tongue)
• Muscles and nerves relevant to dental work

3. Oral Diseases and Conditions

• Dental caries and periodontal disease
• Gingivitis and oral infections
• Oral manifestations of systemic diseases
• Risk factors and early diagnosis

4. Dental Radiography

• Principles of X-ray production
• Intraoral and extraoral radiographic techniques
• Safety measures in dental imaging
• Processing and interpretation of dental radiographs

5. Preventive Dentistry

• Oral hygiene aids and their use
• Fluoride therapy
• Pit and fissure sealants
• Diet and nutrition in oral health

6. Clinical Dental Hygiene

• Patient assessment and record-keeping
• Plaque control and scaling techniques
• Instrumentation and chairside assistance
• Infection control protocols

7. Dental Materials

• Types and uses of dental materials
• Impression materials and cements
• Polishing agents and sealants
• Storage and handling

8. Oral Health Education and Promotion

• Designing oral health education programs
• Communication skills for patient counseling
• School and community outreach
• Health promotion techniques

📚 YEAR 2 SYLLABUS – ADVANCED APPLICATIONS

1. Advanced Clinical Dental Hygiene

• Advanced periodontal instrumentation
• Treatment planning and case documentation
• Chairside efficiency and ergonomics
• Use of ultrasonic scalers and power tools

2. Periodontology

• Anatomy of periodontium
• Classification of periodontal diseases
• Periodontal therapy and maintenance
• Surgical vs. non-surgical periodontal care

3. Pharmacology in Dentistry

• Drug classifications used in dental care
• Local anesthetics and analgesics
• Antibiotics, antifungals, and antiseptics
• Prescription writing and drug safety

4. Dental Radiology and Imaging Techniques

• Digital radiography systems (CR, DR)
• Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
• Interpretation of complex images
• Radiology quality assurance

5. Management of Dental Practice

• Appointment scheduling and record keeping
• Inventory control and sterilization management
• Team coordination and patient handling
• Legal documentation in dentistry

6. Emergency Care in Dental Settings

• Common dental emergencies (bleeding, syncope, allergy)
• CPR and first aid in dental offices
• Emergency drug kit usage
• Patient safety during procedures

7. Research and Evidence-Based Dentistry

• Introduction to dental research methodology
• Case study analysis and presentation
• Literature review skills
• Promoting evidence-based clinical decisions