Diploma
HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology
OVERVIEW
https://www.high-endrolex.com/41This qualification reflects the role of a dental technician responsible for construction and repair of dentures and other dental appliances including crowns, bridges, partial dentures, pre- and post-oral and maxillofacial surgical devices, and orthodontic appliances.
Dental technicians work in dental laboratories on their own or in groups, under the prescription of dentists, dental prosthetists or dental specialists.
When do I come to class?
International students complete a total of 25 units over 8 terms of study (2 years).
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
International students are required to have an IELTS of 5.5 or equivalent. DNA Kingston Training assist students with packaging English training if required.
Not Applicable.
Career options include working as a Dental Technician who can be either self-employed, or work in public or private industry in a dental laboratory, directly or indirectly under the prescription of a Dentist.
The four main skill areas of Dental Technology are:
Denture construction
Cast partial denture fabrication
Orthodontics
Crown and bridge