Dental Technology
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You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Public Nursing Training Colleges you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyDental Technology is the field of designing and making dental prosthetics such as dentures, crowns, and bridges. This diploma programme at Public Nursing Training Colleges teaches you the science and craft needed to work in dental laboratories. You'll combine precision, manual skill, and an understanding of dental materials to restore patients' smiles.
What dental technologists do
Dental technologists create replacements for damaged or missing teeth. They work in laboratories, following prescriptions from dentists to construct dentures, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic devices. Programmes of this kind typically cover dental anatomy, the properties of materials like ceramics and acrylics, and the practical techniques of casting, molding, and finishing prosthetics. The work demands care, patience, and good hand–eye coordination, and it makes a real difference to patients' health and confidence.
Entry requirements and competition
Entry to this diploma is competitive. The published requirement is three electives in Science or Health Sciences at the WASSCE level. With more applicants than places, your performance in those subjects will weigh heavily in the selection process. Aim for strong grades in your science subjects to improve your chances; the final outcome depends on the overall quality of the applicant pool each year.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Three electives in Science or Health Sciences.
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
Public Nursing Training Colleges publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Dental technician
- Orthodontic technician
- Dental laboratory manager
- Dental ceramicist
- Prosthetic technician