Dental technicians manufacture, modify and repair custom-made dental appliances (such as braces, bridges, crowns, implants and prosthetics). There is an increasing demand for skilled dental technicians, with work requiring close attention to detail, colour matching and manual dexterity.
This 3-year part-time course leads to a Level 5 Foundation Degree (Fd) in Dental Technology and provides the skills and theoretical knowledge required to succeed in this profession. The Foundation Degree has been developed using input from industry stakeholders and designed to fully comply with General Dental Council (GDC) requirements.
This award is validated by The Open University.
About the course
Students will be able to acquire competency in areas such as:
-Oral anatomy and physiology
-Biomaterials science
-Dental appliance design and manufacture
-Professionalism, ethics and legislation are covered, together with reflective skills and analytical decisions-making.
Level 4 modules include:
-Dental Technology Techniques
-Oral Biomedical Science
-Professional Practice
-Dental Biomaterials Science
-Fixed Prosthodontics
-Removable Prosthodontics (Complete)
-Integrated Studies
Level 5 modules include:
-Fixed Prosthodontics
-Removable Prosthodontics (Partial)
-Fixed Prosthodontics (Bridges)
-Removable Orthodontics
-Integrated Studies
Assessment
Coursework is assessed continually through a variety of individual and group assignments; such as practical activities and investigations, research projects, written reports and presentations. Some modules include assessment by examination to help prepare you for further study.
Compulsory Work Placement
It is essential that applicants are employed in a Dental Laboratory or have some form of placement in order to carry out the work based learning modules. A total of 400 hours of logged work-based activities is required together with constructed appliances in a portfolio.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
The General Dental Council state that all Dental Care Professionals are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Essentially, this means that all criminal convictions need to be fully disclosed prior to registration. This may affect the ability to register as a DCP.
Specialist facilities
Our science and innovation centre at City Hub offers purpose-built higher level technical facilities for students in biology, chemistry, forensics, pharmaceuticals and dental technology. This represents a huge long-term investment in our facilities and resources, ensuring that our students have access to the best industry-leading equipment and tools available.
A fully functional dental laboratory enables students to produce dental appliances for fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics and orthodontics. CAD/CAM equipment provides 3D printing, scanning and zirconia milling using ExoCad and 3Shape.
Your career and progression
Career opportunities are available to graduates of this course in the NHS, commercial laboratories, private practices, dental manufacturing companies, or they could progress to further study with the option to continue studying for a full BSc (Hons) in Dental Technology.
Alternative career options include Maxillofacial Technology, Clinical Dental Technology, Research and Development, Teaching and Education, or Medical Sales.
Nottingham College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support.
Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application.
Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.
-A minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points.
-5 GCSE passes at 9-4/A*-C including English Language, Maths and a science (or equivalent) and a relevant full Level 3 qualification, preferably in a science subject.
-If English is not your first language, you should have attained (or expect to achieve) IELTS 6.0 with no element less than 5.5 or equivalent.
-Mature applicants with relevant professional experience, lifeskills and/or qualifications are welcome to apply.
-Applicants will be required to attend an interview and manual dexterity test prior to being offered a place on the course.
-It is essential that applicants are employed in a Dental Laboratory or have some form of placement in order to carry out the work based learning modules. A total of 400 hours of logged work based activities is required together with constructed appliances in a portfolio.
-The General Dental Council state that all Dental Care Professionals are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and all criminal convictions need to be disclosed prior to registration. This may affect the ability to register as a DCP.
A minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points.
A minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points.
A minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points.
A minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points.
Before completing your application, you should check whether you have or expect to gain, the necessary qualifications for entry.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | An overall band score of 5.5; with no individual component less than 5.0. |
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