Course summary

Validated by The University of Hull, this exciting full time course offers a practical focus on Dental Technology; allowing students to develop specialist skills in depth, whilst also gaining a broad, contextual understanding of the profession. Studied over two years (full-time), students will focus on the basic professional and practical skills required for success in the professions (such as basic anatomy for dentistry, public health and legislation) in the first year, then develop their theoretical knowledge and technical abilities (focusing on dental technology skills in a variety of areas) during the second year. KEY UNITS Level 4 (Year One) Semester 1 Introduction to Dental Technology (20 credits)Basic Dental Anatomy and Terminology (20 credits)Dental Legislation and Professionalism (20 credits) Semester 2 Introduction to Dental Material Sciences (20 credits)Dental Technology Techniques: Removable Prosthesis (20 credits)Dental Public Health and Professional Practice (20 credits) Level 5 (Year 2) Semester 1 Dental Biosciences and Anatomy (20 credits)Dental Technology Techniques: Removable Prosthesis and Orthodontics (40 credits) Semester 2 Dental Technology Techniques: Fixed Restorative (20 credits)Advanced Dental Technology Techniques and Procedures (20 credits)Dental Material Science (20 credits)Work Based Project