Dental Technician

In terms of research, the Faculty aims to improve research through participation in research and development projects and improvement of laboratories, advance scientific research, implement joint research projects in cooperation with international partners, promote continuous scientific and academic development among its staff and actively participate in international research forums and symposia. The Faculty’s community service is oriented towards offering dental technician services at the UBT Laboratory Clinic for the UBT Dental Program and the community, offer expertise and technical assistance for public and private institutions in the area of services in the dental laboratories of UBT, actively participate in shaping the developments of policy by participating in boards, working groups, committees and reviews at the Ministry of Health and offer partnerships to both private and public institutions in advancing support to dental health.

The aim of the program is to prepare undergraduates to assume responsibilities as professionals and competent dental technician practitioners in providing dental technical services, and to develop individuals with scientific, technical, innovative and sophisticated knowledge and skills for dental laboratory works.

On completion of the Dental Technician Program, the student is qualified to work as a practitioner in dental laboratories and to enter into multidisciplinary collaboration. The program provides the student with the necessary knowledge in both theoretical and laboratory aspects of dental appliances in compliance with the general development of the dental science and technology as well as the demands for dental services in the general population.