Paramedical in Dental Mechanics

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Dental Mechanics

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.