Course Overview:
The Dental Technician course is designed to train individuals to work alongside dentists, creating dental prosthetics, crowns, bridges, dentures, and orthodontic appliances. This field demands precision, a strong knowledge of dental materials, and a deep understanding of oral anatomy. Students in this program develop the technical skills needed for creating functional and aesthetic dental prosthetics that improve patients' quality of life.

Syllabus Breakdown (Semester-Wise):

Diploma in Dental Technician (2 Years Program):
Semester 1:

• Oral Anatomy and Physiology

• Introduction to Dental Materials

• Basic Dental Laboratory Procedures

• Wax Modelling Techniques

• Infection Control and Hygiene

Semester 2:

• Dental Prosthetics (Full and Partial Dentures)

• Fixed Prosthodontics (Crowns and Bridges)

• Orthodontic Appliances

• Clinical Dental Prosthetics

• Dental Laboratory Management

Semester 3:

• Advanced Dental Materials and Techniques

• Aesthetic Dentistry and Implants

• Dental Ceramics

• Introduction to CAD-CAM Technology

• Clinical Prosthodontics and Patient Management

Semester 4:

• Advanced Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics

• Precision Attachments and Implantology

• Dental Radiography

• Dental Lab Ethics and Professional Practices

• Internship/Practical Training

B.Sc. in Dental Technology (3 Years Program):
Semester 1:

• Basic Oral Anatomy, Histology, and Physiology

• Dental Materials Science

• Dental Casting and Wax Pattern Techniques

• Fundamentals of Prosthodontics

• Infection Control in Dental Labs

Semester 2:

• Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics

• Crown and Bridge Techniques

• Orthodontic Appliances

• Introduction to Oral Pathology

• Basic Radiography and Imaging

Semester 3:

• Clinical Prosthodontics

• Dental Ceramics and Aesthetics

• Maxillofacial Prosthodontics

• CAD-CAM Technology in Dentistry

• Advanced Oral Implantology

Semester 4:

• Advanced Restorative Dentistry

• Dental Implant Techniques

• Advanced Maxillofacial Prosthodontics

• Ethics and Lab Management

• Internship and Clinical Rotations

Semester 5:

• Applied Oral Pathology

• Special Topics in Restorative Dentistry

• Case Studies in Dental Prosthodontics

• Practice Management in Dental Labs

• Research Methodologies in Dental Technology

Semester 6:

• Advanced CAD-CAM Procedures

• Digital Dentistry Technologies

• Aesthetic Dental Solutions

• Professional Development and Ethics

• Final Project/Thesis

Duration:

• Diploma: 2 Years

• B.Sc. in Dental Technology: 3 Years

Average Fees:

• Diploma: ₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000 per annum

• B.Sc.: ₹1,00,000 – ₹2,50,000 per annum

Exams to Attend:

• Various institutions may have entrance exams, especially for B.Sc. programs, such as NEET or institution-specific exams.

• Some programs may also admit students based on merit in the 12th standard.

Top 10 Dental Technician Institutions in India (Ranked Combined):

1. Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Delhi

2. Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal

3. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai

4. SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad

5. Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pune

6. SRM Dental College, Chennai

7. ITS Dental College, Ghaziabad

8. Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow

9. Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi

10. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Top 10 Dental Technician Institutions in Kerala:

1. Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi

2. Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram

3. Azeezia College of Dental Sciences & Research, Kollam

4. PMS College of Dental Science & Research, Thiruvananthapuram

5. Anjarakandy Institute of Dental Sciences, Kannur

6. Mar Baselios Dental College, Kothamangalam

7. Sree Anjaneya Institute of Dental Sciences, Calicut

8. Royal Dental College, Palakkad

9. Kannur Dental College, Kannur

10. Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences, Thiruvalla