Required Courses | Dual Degree | Duration |
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50 Courses | Not Available | 8 Semesters |
Language | Credit Hours | Annual Fees |
English | 130 Hours | 42,000 EGP |
Program Overview
Put a smile on people’s faces every day as a Prosthetic Dentistry technologist and brush up your career opportunities! This unique program at GU offers you an outstanding learning experience and gives you the chance to join a one of a kind field in Egypt.
This specialized program at GU qualifies the student with the skills, knowledge, and background required to work as dental a technologist in either a commercial or dental clinic laboratory. Enrollment in the program necessitates good hand/eye coordination, communication and management skills. The curriculum includes didactic and laboratory training in Fixed, Removable and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics as well as Orthodontics together with complete integration of digital technologies.
The Program also provides the students with the basic sciences focusing on acquiring practical skills and mastering the use of dental equipment and devices based on a full understanding of the engineering fundamentals as well as full training in terms of operation and maintenance.
The program allows the students to construct complete and partial dentures whether acrylic or cobalt chrome. Students practice the construction of fixed prostheses including metal ceramics, all ceramics restorations whether full or partial coverage as well as prostheses supported by dental implants, and all orthodontic devices used in dentistry.
Furthermore, students learn how to builds facial and maxillofacial prostheses, such as ears, nose and eyes. Additionally, students will be able to perform different oro-maxillofacial radiographic pictures according to the prescription of dentist. Students will learn how to be dental assistants in clinics as well as administer comprehensive advice on oral and dental hygiene for the patients according to their needs. Those who complete the program successfully will be given the title of “Dental Prosthesis Technologist”.
Dental Prosthesis Technologists are essential members of the dental-health care team. They receive prescriptions and dental impressions from the dentist, apply their skill and expertise in fabricating the prescribed appliance then return it to the dentist for placement in the patient’s mouth.