Course Details
Dental Science as a branch of medical science studies the oral cavity and the diseases associated with oral tissues. In Dental science, students are taught about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the teeth and the restoration of missing dental structures. There are several medical terms associated with Dental Science such as dental orthopaedics, dental orthopedics, orthodontia, orthodontics, orthodonture, periodontics etc.
The course provides students with skills and enables them to effectively deliver the full range of primary dental care, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oral and dental diseases.
Besides receiving hands-on training, students also receive education on basic administrative functions, computer skills and dental science. Internships or externships are often required, which provide students with professional experience in dentist offices.
Here are some of the principal objectives of the course:
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To produce graduate dental surgeons -
To supply human resources in the field of dentistry
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To develop different levels of dental manpower to fulfill the need of the nation
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To provide dental health education to the community to produce oral health awareness among the rural people
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To practice dentistry with high professional attitude and work ethics
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To recognize and follow the rules & regulations that govern the dental profession
Career Prospect
Career Opportunity
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Dental hygienist
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Dental technician
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Dental therapist
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Dental
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Orthodontic
