WHAT IS DENTAL TECHNOLOGY ?

Dental technology is a branch of dentistry that equips a learner with a skills to make a variety of dental appliances such as dentures, implants, orthodontics appliances, habit breaker, dental grills, veneers, dental ceramics(porcelain) and crowns and bridges.

Dental technologists will spend most of their time in the laboratory fabricating the above named appliances with minimum interaction with patients.

It is a technical course and requires a learner to be very observant and hands on ready to do what they have been shown.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PURSUING BSc. IN DENTAL TECHNOLOGY IN MKU

DIRECT ENTRY

KCSE mean grade of C+ or it equivalent and C+ in mathematics or physics or physical sciences, Chemistry or Biology and English/ Kiswahili.

FOR UPGRADING.

Diploma in Dental Technology from an institution recognized by Mount Kenya University senate and have undergone 1 year mandatory internship and at least 1 year experience.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PURSUING DIPLOMA IN DENTAL TECHNOLOGY IN MKU

KCSE mean of grade C plain and C in English or Kiswahili, Chemistry or Biology and C- in either mathematics, physics, or physical sciences

WHAT GRADUATE WITH BACHELORS DOES

Evaluate, design, construct and fit the appropriate dental appliances such as crowns, bridges, orthodontic appliances, partial dentures etc. for use by patients.
To carry out research in Health related areas.
Manage Dental laboratory effectively.
Undertake oral examination and recommend necessary intervention
Take accurate impressions and pour study cast.
Educate the public on the need of good oral health
Formulate policies that promote good oral health

WHAT GRADUATE WITH DIPLOMA DOES

Design and fabricate dental prosthesis such as denture, crowns, orthodontic appliances, etc. effectively
Carry out basic research in health-related areas
Take accurate impression.
Undertake promotion of oral health to the public.

WHERE CAN A CERTIFIED DENTAL TECHNOLOGIST WORK ?

The following are possible places where a dental technologist can work or potential businesses they can invest in:

A dental laboratory within a public/government hospital.
A dental lab in a private hospital.
Employed in a private-owned dental laboratory.
self-employment by starting your own dental laboratory.
Employed by any dental material supply company as a sales or marketing personnel.
Venture into business of supplying dental materials to dental facilities and institutions.