Program Overview
Dentistry without dental technology is handicapped. Dental technology covers the minute details and construction techniques of crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, ocular prosthesis, craniofacial prosthesis, orthodontics and auxiliaries, mouth guards and more. BS Dental Technology at the INU Department of Allied Health Sciences is a 4-year semester-based programme in which students learn and practice in the dental labs. On completion of the bachelor degree, students have international recognition or can start up their own dental lab setups; students interested in pursuing higher goals can continue to Master's and Ph.D. and become professors of Bio-materials at prestigious institutions and labs.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Graduates will have the fundamental knowledge of Dental Laboratory Technology to pursue their career and workplace needs.
Graduates will have the intellectual curiosity to actively participate in innovation/research and acquisition of new knowledge and skills to refine their technical abilities.
Graduates will have the ability to critically analyze, communicate, diagnose and solve problems efficiently for the benefit of society.
Graduates will demonstrate interpersonal, inter-professional and entrepreneurial skills to contribute towards society.
Program Highlights
- Practical training in dental labs
- International recognition on completion
- Pathway to Master's and PhD in Bio-materials
- Covers crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, prosthesis, orthodontics
Key Details
Duration
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Eligibility
F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized board/institution with at least 50% marks.