CERTIFICATE IN DENTAL TECHNICIAN & HYGIENIST (1YEAR)

Certificate in Dental Technician & Hygienist (1 Year)

📚 SYLLABUS (ANNUAL STRUCTURE)

📘 1. Communicative English & Dental Terminology

• Functional English for dental settings
• Introduction to dental terms and abbreviations
• Patient communication and case documentation
• Ethics and behavior in patient handling

🧠 2. Basic Anatomy (General & Dental)

• Human body systems overview
• Detailed study of head, neck, and oral cavity
• Tooth anatomy, identification, and eruption patterns
• Oral soft tissues (gingiva, tongue, palate)

🦠 3. Microbiology & Infection Control

• Common microorganisms in the oral cavity
• Cross-infection and sterilization procedures
• Use of disinfectants in dental settings
• Waste disposal and personal protective equipment (PPE)

🦷 4. Dental Materials (Introductory)

• Types of materials: plaster, acrylic, waxes
• Basic properties and uses
• Safety, handling, and storage of dental materials
• Introduction to impression materials

🛠️ 5. Basic Dental Mechanics

• Introduction to dental lab instruments
• Impression taking (demo)
• Model casting and trimming
• Basics of partial denture and wax-up
• Articulator usage (intro level)

🪥 6. Dental Hygiene & Preventive Dentistry

• Importance of oral hygiene and its impact on health
• Brushing, flossing, and oral care techniques
• Patient education and motivation
• Common dental diseases and their prevention

📸 7. Dental Radiography (Basics)

• Introduction to types of dental X-rays
• Patient positioning and X-ray machine overview
• Radiation safety precautions
• X-ray film handling and processing (demo only)