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- 1. “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.”
- 2. DENTAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM DIRECTOR: PROFESSOR NABILA RIAZ PRESENTED BY: LECTURER CHANDA SHEHZADI BSc(Hons) Dental Technology M.Phil Epidemiology and Public Health
- 3. Introduction: • Dental technology is the branch of dentistry that involves the use of technology and materials to create dental restorations, prosthetics, and orthodontic appliances. Dental technologists play a crucial role in oral health care by collaborating with dentists and orthodontists to provide patients with customized and functional dental solutions.
- 5. Course Outline: • First Professional Year: Modules regarding basic sciences of medical • Second Professional Year: • Specialized Anatomy • Physiology • Pathology • General Pharmacology • Tooth Morphology • Oral Histology
- 6. Course Outline • Third Professional Year: • Oral Pathology • Dental Materials • Periodontology • Dental Radiology • Community Dentistry • Prosthodontics Lab Practical
- 7. Course Outline • Fourth Professional Year: • Prosthodontics • Orthodontics • Orthodontics Lab Practical • Oral Surgery • Operative Dentistry
- 9. Scope: • Dental technology offers a diverse range of career opportunities for individuals with different interests and skills. Technologists can work in private dental laboratories, dental clinics, hospitals, and research institutions. With the increasing demand for dental services and advancements in technology, the field of dental technology is expected to grow in the future.
- 10. Scope of Dental Technology
- 11. Jobs: • Dental technologists can work as dental laboratory technicians, dental ceramists, orthodontic technicians, and digital dental technicians. Their responsibilities include reading prescriptions and specifications from dentists, creating dental restorations and prosthetics, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of the final product. The salary and career growth potential for dental technologists can vary depending on their education, specialization, and experience.
- 13. Post Graduation: • Dental technologists can continue their education through master's and doctoral degree programs such as: • Master of Science in Dental Technology • Master of Science in Orthodontics • Master of Science in Prosthodontics • Master of Science in Dental Materials Science • Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management
- 14. Conclusion: • Dental technology plays a critical role in oral health care by providing patients with customized and functional dental solutions. Pursuing a career in dental technology offers diverse job opportunities, career growth potential, and a chance to make a positive impact on people's lives. With the increasing demand for dental services and advancements in technology, the field of dental technology is expected to continue growing in the future.