DIPLOMA IN DENTAL TECHNICIAN & HYGIENIST (2YEAR)

Diploma in Dental Technician & Hygienist (2 Years)

📚 YEAR 1 SYLLABUS – FOUNDATION LEVEL

📘 1. Communicative English

• Functional English for healthcare
• Dental-related terminology
• Patient communication
• Writing case notes and reports

🧠 2. Anatomy – General & Dental

• Human anatomy overview (systems focus)
• Head, neck, and oral cavity anatomy
• Tooth morphology and eruption patterns
• Supporting oral structures (jaw, gingiva, etc.)

💊 3. Pharmacology – General & Dental

• Basics of pharmacology
• Common drugs in dental practice (antibiotics, analgesics, anesthetics)
• Drug dosage, administration routes, and interactions
• Emergency medications in dentistry

🦠 4. Pathology & Microbiology

• Basic pathology of dental and oral diseases
• Dental caries, gingivitis, periodontitis
• Common oral pathogens and infection control
• Sterilization, disinfection protocols in dental settings

🦷 5. Dental Radiology

• Basics of radiographic techniques
• Types of dental radiographs (IOPA, OPG, bitewing)
• Safety measures in dental X-ray
• Radiation protection and darkroom processing (manual & digital)

🍎 6. Food & Nutrition

• Fundamentals of human nutrition
• Role of diet in oral health
• Dental caries and nutritional deficiency
• Diet counselling and patient education

🪥 7. Dental Hygiene

• Oral hygiene procedures and education
• Scaling and polishing techniques (introductory)
• Preventive dentistry and fluoride use
• Oral health promotion in the community

🧪 Practical (Year 1)

• Tooth model identification
• Radiograph development (demo)
• Basic impression taking
• Hygiene demo and patient instruction practice
• Chairside assisting and sterilization drills

📚 YEAR 2 SYLLABUS – ADVANCED LEVEL

💻 1. Fundamentals of Computer

• Introduction to computers
• MS Office basics
• Digital record maintenance
• Dental software (introductory)

⚙️ 2. Applied Physics & Mechanics

• Basic physics principles (light, force, energy)
• Application in dental equipment and materials
• Mechanical concepts in prosthesis construction

👄 3. Applied Oral Anatomy

• Detailed study of oral structures
• Occlusion and bite types
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
• Muscle attachments and their impact on prosthetics

🧪 4. Dental Materials & Metallurgy

• Classification and properties of dental materials
• Impression materials, resins, waxes, alloys
• Casting, soldering, and metal finishing
• Biocompatibility and storage

🧫 5. Applied Chemistry

• Chemical properties of dental materials
• Reaction processes used in dental lab work
• Safe handling of reagents and chemicals
• pH, bonding, and corrosion relevance in dentistry

🛠️ 6. Dental Mechanics (Primary)

• Introduction to removable prosthodontics
• Fabrication of partial and complete dentures
• Wire bending and clasps
• Basics of crown and bridge work
• Use of articulators and mold preparation

🌍 7. Environmental Studies

• Environmental hazards and public health
• Biomedical waste management
• Eco-friendly dental practices
• Laws related to health and environment

🧪 Practical (Year 2)

• Denture fabrication (acrylic, wax-up)
• Casting procedures (demo/assist)
• Polishing and finishing techniques
• Oral prophylaxis under supervision
• Community oral health survey/project