Bachelor of Dental Technology at Griffith University, Australia

Description

This degree is ideal for people who like to work in the background, designing and producing dentures, bridges, and orthodontic appliances without actually fitting the end result to the patient. Students who appreciate hard labor, have a good eye for detail, and would rather not engage with patients directly are the best candidates.

Dental technicians, also referred to as dental technologists, are skilled practitioners in the dental team. They combine art and scientific skills to build specialized dental equipment that can be used to repair, restore, and correct irregularities that could harm our facial appearance and the proper use of our teeth.

Also, you will learn and collaborate with dental students in our state-of-the-art clinics and labs, all of which are located in the same building. Our students appreciate working with tools that are used in the business world, such as CAD-CAM (Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing) facilities.

Besides that, you will broaden your practical experience by completing professional practice assignments and working with licensed and skilled dental technicians in our business laboratory.

What you will study

Program Structure:

• First Peoples Health and Practice

• Prosthetic Technology 

• Laboratory Practicum 

• Health Practice Management 

• Professional Practice

• Research Development

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate your knowledge of dental sciences and restorative dental prosthesis principles.

2. Display an understanding of the technical skills necessary to perform at a level equal to or higher than that of entry-level employment in a dental laboratory.

3. Understand and apply the most recent advancements in dental terminology and technology.

4. Demonstrate the moral conduct and work habits required for achievement and career advancement in the dentistry industry.

5. Explain why continuous education and professional advancement are important in dental laboratory technology on a local, national, and global scale.

6. Demonstrate the necessary writing, oral, and multimedia skills to effectively communicate in multicultural and varied situations.

7. Display your capacity for critical thought, comprehension, deductive reasoning, and decision-making in the subject of dentistry.

8. Use your knowledge of current dental prosthesis research to demonstrate that you have the dental laboratory skills necessary for lifelong learning.

9. Promote a career in dental laboratory technology through community service initiatives, association participation, and partnerships with nearby businesses and organizations.

Career Opportunities

As a dental technologist (also known as a dental technician), you can work with dental technicians, dentists, dental prosthetists, prosthodontists, orthodontists, periodontists, and oral surgeons in the public or private health sectors. assistance with expert and dental prescription referrals. 

You will also be able to plan and create appliances that are suited to the needs of certain patients in accordance with international standards. In addition to using CAD-CAM (Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing), you will also work with gold, porcelain, plastic, and lost wax techniques. When observing patients, take notice of their natural teeth's color, shape, and characteristics.

With this accreditation, you can work in one of three specialized areas—prosthodontics, conservative orthodontics, or orthodontics—using your technical know-how, artistic abilities, and compassionate nature, or you could eventually opt to go into business for yourself.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

• Our undergraduate degrees need a level of academic achievement comparable to the Australian Year 12 norm.

English Language Requirements

The minimum English language competence requirement for applicants to this program is an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0.

• TOEFL - 79/120

• PTE - 58/90

Tuition Fee  

• For International Students: AUD 37,000 (80 CP)