DIPLOMA IN DENTAL MECHANICS
Duration
2 Years
PREAMBLE
Laboratory training in dental technology requires the application of a wide range of knowledge and experience in an integrated manner for the provision of appliances for patients. Dental technology is divided into four main areas, fixed Prosthodontics, complete denture technology, removable denture technology and orthodontic technology.
- Candidates, who choose this career, will have the competency and skill to start their own dental laboratory.
- They will have job opportunities in various dental colleges
- They will have job opportunities in many dental laboratories across the country and globally.
TYPE OF COURSE
A Skill based diploma course
DURATION OF THE COURSE
- 2 Years
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
- To provide the participants a systematic and logical exposure to dental Laboratory technology.
- To help the participants to effectively plan restorations for dentulous and edentulous patients.
- To provide a skill oriented interactive sessions on laboratory and Prosthetic techniques.
COURSE CONTENT (SYLLABUS)
- CO 1: Applied Physics and Chemistry
- CO2: Applied Oral Anatomy
- CO3: Dental Materials & Metallurgy
- CO4: Dental Mechanics (Primary)
- CO5: Dental Mechanics (Secondary)
- CO6: Basic knowledge of computers and Medical Records Management
CURRICULLUM OF TRANSANCTION
Didactic Lecture, Hands on exercise on preclinical and patient models.
ELIGIBILITY
- A candidate should be at least 17 years of age at the time of admission or within 3 months of it and should be medically fit to pursue the course.
- The candidate must have passed 10+2 or two years intermediate or equivalent course there of with Science subjects (i.e.) Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized Indian University or Pre-University/Intermediate Board.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Marks Card of the Qualifying Examination
- S.S.L.C. Marks Card
- Migration Certificate
- Transfer Certificate/ Conduct Certificate from the College last studied
- Eligibility Certificate from Yenepoya University (for those who have studied other than P.U.C of Karnataka)
- Medical Fitness Certificate (from a Reg. Med. Practitioner)
- Caste and income certificate
- Copy of the Aadhar Card
- Recent Color Photos - 8 Nos. (4 Passport size+4 stamp size)
INTAKE PER YEAR
20 seats
FEE STRUCTURE
- First Year : Rs.1,50,000.00
- Second Year : Rs.1,50,000.00
EVALUATION METHOD
First Year:
- Theory examination:75 marks
- Practical Examination: 100 marks
- Viva Voce: 25 marks
Second Year:
- Theory examination:75 marks
- Practical Examination: 100 marks
- Viva Voce: 25 marks
ATTENDANCE
Minimun 75% attendance is required for attending the examination.
PASS CRITERIA
The minimum number of marks required to pass the examination shall be fifty percent in each paper both in the
- written with oral.
- practical parts of the examination.
CERTIFICATE AWARDED BY
Yenepoya Dental College
