Dental Mechanics
[one_half][ads1][/one_half]A Dental Mechanic has the important & creative responsibility to design dental structures & make patients more knowledgeable about their dental health. In general, this professional works behind the scene along with the dentist to give the patients a perfect set of teeth.A Dental Mechanics works primarily towards diagnosing the dental problems of a patient. The basic job revolves around assisting a dentist in making dental ceramics & also being responsible for the establishment of better dental care facilities in a clinic. A Dental Mechanic recommends & designs dental structures for a patient & is the designer of dental accessories. They also work as assistants to dental surgeons for dental surgeries.
Dental Mechanics Skill Required
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to make patients feel ” you are competent” and give solutions that make patients come back to you.
- Good creative analysis.
Subjects / Syllabus :
1st Year
- Applied Physics.
- Applied Chemistry.
- Applied Dental & Oral Anatomy.
- Dental Materials.
- Dental Mechanic (Primary).
- Viva-Internship & Training.
2nd Year
- Human Anatomy.
- Human Physiology.
- Biochemistry, Nutrition & Dietetics.
- Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics & Crown Bridge.
- Environmental Studies.
- Viva-Internship & Training.
Eligibility & Admission Process :
Be it a certificate or a diploma in Dental Mechanic courses, the applicants will have to pass their higher secondary with a minimum of 50% with Science subjects (Physics, Biology, and Chemistry). Some institutes conduct entrance examinations to screen the students further whereas in some, admissions are based on merit basis.
Colleges :
Listed below are some of the best institutions and colleges that offer dental mechanic courses
- Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Dr. Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata.
- Punjab Government Dental College & Hospital, Amritsar.
- SCB Medical College, Dental Wing, Odisha.
- Dental College, Kozhikode.
- Government Dental College & Hospital, Ahmedabad.
- Patna Dental College & Hospital, Bankipur, Patna.
- H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla.
- Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital.
- Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi.
- Department of Dental Surgery, J.N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh.
- Government Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai.
- Government Dental College, Bangalore.
- Government Dental College & Hospital, Afzalganj.
- Government Dental College, Rohtak.
- Dental Wing of U.P. King George University of Health Sciences, Varanasi.
Job Prospects & Salaries :
After completion of the course, the students can either pursue higher studies (Post graduate diploma) or look for suitable job opportunities. Dental Mechanics will find jobs in the following sectors:
- Public health.
- Dental hospitals (full time or part-time in both government and private sectors).
- Armed forces.
- Clinics.
- Dental Ceramic agencies.
- Can practice privately on the recommendation of a qualified dentist.
