Department of Dental Technology

About the Department

The dental technician is a member of the dental team and works in a dental laboratory to create replacement teeth for patients (dental prosthetics) according to specific descriptions and measurements. These prosthetics include bridges, implants, and dentures. The dental technician produces these prosthetics through mechanical manual work using special machines and tools.

A dental technician must have completed an academic study that qualifies them to work in this profession. This study includes medical knowledge related to the mouth and teeth, the anatomy of the head and neck, and various dental prosthetics. It also involves practical training in a dental laboratory where students practice creating dental prosthetics. Such prosthetics are used to restore the chewing process, improve aesthetic appearance, and also assist in the process of speech. The production of fixed prosthetics and removable dentures is diverse and varied, as the dental prosthetic can be attached to a tooth (or dental implant) through adhesion or fixation with the surrounding muscles. These prosthetics can be either fixed or removable, like any other type of prosthetic. Many classify this specialty as one that bridges medical sciences and the arts, as each patient requires specific characteristics that differ from others, necessitating a variety of tasks that fall on the shoulders of a dental technology expert.

The Dental Technology Department at the College of Medical Technology, Nalut University, aspires to excel in modern medical education and to be among the prestigious departments by providing the best medical services. Additionally, it aims for its graduates to be among the highly capable professionals who can compete locally and regionally and demonstrate high skills in both scientific and practical fields.

The Dental Technology Department strives to provide the best services and meet the needs in the field of medical services, which include complete and partial dental prosthetics and orthodontics, as well as the ability to develop this field of the profession and to follow and keep up with scientific advancements at the local and regional levels, and to prepare research and studies in this regard that serve the community.

Focusing on and paying attention to graduating professional cadres with sufficient ability to provide the best services.
The quality of service standard should be among the required criteria.
Continuing education and training and providing scientific research.
Developing curricula and methodological components, and communicating with similar colleges and departments to enhance and update the curricula in accordance with scientific advancements and keeping pace with the times in the field.

curriculum

The first year is general, and the remaining three years are specialized. After successfully completing all the courses of the fourth year, the student spends six months dedicated solely to the graduation project and field training (internship). A maximum of two additional academic years may be added to the duration for the student to graduate. The College of Medical Technology grants its graduates a degree in medical technology (Bachelor's degree), and the college council may propose the establishment of higher academic degrees, such as a higher degree (Master's) or a precise degree (Doctorate) in various specializations after approval by the university council when resources are available. The stages of study in the department combine theoretical and practical study, where the student studies a set of general and specialized subjects in addition to practical study, where students conduct a series of experiments in the department's laboratories.

Curricula

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Dental Technology Department Regulations