BS – Dental Technology
The BS in Dental Technology programme is affiliated with the Faculty of Paramedical and Allied Health Sciences (FPMA), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The curriculum is carefully designed to equip students with the knowledge and technical expertise required to work as Certified Dental Surgery Assistants.
Throughout the programme, students gain extensive hands-on experience in assisting patients at primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare levels, under professional supervision. They are trained to develop essential competencies that bridge the gap between doctors and patients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality oral healthcare services.
Scope & Career Opportunities
BS Dental Technology offers diverse and rewarding career opportunities both in Pakistan and internationally. Graduates play a vital role in clinical practice by working alongside dentists to design and fabricate dental prostheses such as crowns, dentures, and orthodontic appliances. They can find employment in hospitals, private dental clinics, and dental care centers, contributing directly to patient care and oral rehabilitation.
In dental laboratories, graduates can work as dental technologists or lab managers, using advanced tools such as CAD/CAM systems to create high-quality dental appliances. With the increasing demand for cosmetic dentistry, skilled professionals in this field are highly sought after both locally and abroad. International career opportunities exist in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and the Gulf region, where licensed dental technologists are in demand.
Academic and research careers are also strong pathways for graduates. They may serve as lecturers, lab instructors, or demonstrators in dental technology departments. With further education, such as a master’s degree in dental sciences, public health, education, or even a PhD, they can progress into senior academic and research positions. Additionally, graduates may contribute to studies on new dental materials, digital dentistry, and clinical innovations.
Beyond clinical and academic roles, graduates of BS Dental Technology are well-suited for administrative and leadership positions. These include programme coordinators, quality assurance officers, and dental unit supervisors in hospitals and health departments.
Whether working in clinical practice, laboratories, academics, research, or healthcare management, BS Dental Technology graduates enjoy a wide and globally relevant career scope, making a significant impact on oral healthcare delivery and patient well-being.
Programme Objectives
The BS Dental Technology programme aims to:
- Equip students to play an effective role in the field of dentistry for the improvement of community dental health.
- Provide dental technologists with recognition in the dental care delivery system by enhancing their skills and professional awareness.
- Train students to assist maxillofacial surgeons during surgical procedures.
- Prepare technologists to contribute to conservative treatment of primary teeth.
- Enable dental technologists to fabricate prosthodontic appliances, crowns and bridges, orthodontic appliances, and surgical splints.
- Provide primary dental care services to the community.
- Train students to perform exodontia (tooth extractions) of primary teeth and simple permanent teeth.
- Prepare technologists to carry out routine conservative treatment of permanent teeth.
- Create a platform for research in the field of dental technology, contributing to academic and clinical excellence.
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