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Dental Technician

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Course ID
DET
Cycles
3 years
Credits
180
Semesters
6

The Bachelor's Program in Dental Technician has been designed to offer support for dental healthcare in Albania and the region.
 
During this 3-year program, students will gain practical experience by working alongside dentists in prestigious laboratories and dental clinics. Our program, designed to be conducted in English language, will enhance the graduates' opportunities to closely follow the changes, improvements, and advancements in the field of dentistry technology.
 
Dental technicians practice a wide range of techniques, such as metal casting, model shaping, ceramics, braces layering and the latest applications of digital dental technology. A Bachelor's in Dental Technician can lead to a rewarding career in the field of dentistry. A dental technician may have the opportunity to open their own private laboratory or work in dental clinics. The ability to work in a dental laboratory is crucial for performing dental operations, placing prosthetics, and artificial teeth.
 
The demand for dental technicians has increased in our country and the surrounding region in recent years. The career prospects for dental technicians are excellent in Albania and even in other countries. Many foreign dental technicians work in Albania due to the demand for qualified and skilled professionals in this field.
 
Dental technology executed by qualified and well-trained dental technicians involves preparing various prosthetic appliances or other prosthetic works to improve patients' function (speech and/or chewing ability), appearance, and quality of life. The appliances may include dentures (full dentures, partial dentures, crowns and bridges, and implant-supported prostheses using different materials such as acrylics, alloys, and ceramics); removable orthodontic appliances (acrylic-based retainers for tooth movement), and bruxism protective splints (to protect against sports injuries); maxillofacial appliances (artificial eyes, ears, and facial prostheses that may be required after surgical treatment).
 
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
  • Design and construct prosthetic works to meet the needs of each patient, such as dentures and removable orthodontic appliances.
  • Build prosthetic works using a wide range of materials, including gold, porcelain, and acrylic.
  • Work with a high level of responsibility and precision since the produced appliances directly impact a person's health and appearance.
  • Visualize in 3D perspective and develop a critical approach to details.
  • Inspect laboratory appliances and tools before use, and calibrate them at regular intervals.
  • Prepare specific models for the patient based on measurements taken by the dentist.
  • Repair prosthetics, orthodontic appliances, porcelain prosthetic works, and prostheses based on instructions provided by the dentist.
  • Clean and disinfect laboratory equipment and perform daily maintenance of tools.

Graduates of this program can work in:
  • Dental Laboratory Practice/Management
  • Dental Product/Supply Companies
  • Private or Public Dental Clinics/Laboratories.

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Study Program Curriculum

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 DET 101 Dental morphology and anatomy Mandatory English A 15 15 30 0 65 2.5 5
2 DET 103 Head and neck anatomy Mandatory English B 15 15 30 0 65 2.5 5
3 DET 105 Medical Physics Mandatory English B 30 15 0 0 55 2.5 4
4 DET 107 Dental laboratory materials and equipment I Mandatory English A 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
5 DET 109 Informatics Mandatory English D 30 0 15 15 65 3 5
6 DEN 111 / DET 112 Digital photography/ Management and leadership Elective English C 15 15 0 0 45 1.5 3
7 DET 115 Foreign language I (English, German, Italian, Latin) Mandatory English German Italian Latin D 15 15 0 0 45 1.5 3

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 DET 102 Dental laboratory materials and equipment II Mandatory English A 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
2 DET 104 Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Mandatory English B 30 15 0 15 65 3 5
3 DET 106 Physiology of mastication Mandatory English B 15 15 15 0 55 2 4
4 DET 108 Health Data Management Mandatory English B 30 15 0 15 65 3 5
5 DET 110 Oral hygiene and infection control Mandatory English B 30 15 0 0 55 2.5 4
6 DEN 111 / DET 112 Digital photography/ Management and leadership Elective English C 30 15 0 0 55 2.5 4
7 DET 114 Foreign language II (English, German, Italian, Latin) Mandatory English German Italian Latin D 15 15 0 0 45 1.5 3

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 DET 201 Fixed Prosthodontics I Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
2 DET 203 Removable prosthodontics - Complete denture Mandatory English A 15 15 15 0 55 2 4
3 DET 205 Physiopathology of mastication Mandatory English B 30 15 5 0 75 2.5 5
4 DET 207 CAD CAM System I Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
5 DET 209 Head and neck radiology Mandatory English C 15 15 0 15 55 2 4
6 DET 211 Techniques of dental alloy Mandatory English A 15 15 15 0 55 2.5 4
7 DET 213 Dental technology practice I Mandatory English D 0 30 0 30 15 2 3

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 DET 202 Fixed Prosthodontics II Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
2 DET 204 Removable prothodontics - Partial denture Mandatory English A 30 15 0 0 55 2.5 4
3 DET 206 Oral histopalogy and periodontology Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
4 DET 208 CAD CAM System II Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
5 DET 210 Otorhinolaryngology and oral surgery Mandatory English C 30 15 15 0 55 3 4
6 DET 212 Dental Ceramics Elective English A 30 15 0 0 55 2.5 4
7 DET 216 Dental technology practice II Mandatory English D 0 30 0 30 15 2 3

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 DET 301 Fixed dental prosthodontics I Mandatory English B 15 15 15 0 55 2 4
2 DET 303 Orthodontic technology I Mandatory English B 15 15 0 0 45 1.5 3
3 DET 305 Aesthetic Dentistry Mandatory English A 15 0 30 0 55 2 4
4 DET 307 Implantology Mandatory English B 15 5 0 15 40 2 3
5 DET 309 Removable prosthodontics - Complete denture I Mandatory English B 30 15 0 0 55 2.5 4
6 DET 311 Digital technology in dentistry I Mandatory English B 15 15 15 0 55 2 4
7 DET 313/DET 310 Comm. skills and medical ethics/Marketing for prof. practitioners Elective English C 30 15 0 0 55 2.5 4
8 DET 315 Dental technology practice III Mandatory English D 0 30 0 30 40 2 4

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 DET 302 Removable prosthodontics - Complete denture II Mandatory English B 30 15 0 0 55 3 4
2 DET 304 Fixed dental prosthodontics II Mandatory English B 15 15 15 0 55 2 4
3 DET 306 Digital technology in dentistry II Mandatory English B 15 15 15 0 55 2 4
4 DET 308 Orthodontic technology II Mandatory English B 15 15 15 0 55 2 4
5 DET 313 / DET 310 Commun.skills & medical ethics / Marketing practices for prof. Elective English C 30 15 0 0 55 3 4
6 DET 312 Diploma Thesis Mandatory English E 15 0 0 0 135 1 6
7 DET 314 Dental technology practice IV Mandatory English D 0 30 0 30 40 2 4