Overview

Dental Technology from University of Otago is the technical side of dentistry where a dental technician, on prescription of a dentist, makes any prosthesis or appliance for the head and neck.

This could consist of:

Artificial teeth such as complete dentures, partial dentures, crowns and bridges and implant supported dentures in various materials such as acrylics, alloys, and ceramics;

Removable orthodontic appliances consisting of springs and retainers in acrylic bases for the movement of teeth. Mouth guards to protect against sports injuries;

Maxillofacial appliances such as artificial eyes, ears, and facial prostheses that may be required after surgical treatment.

Dental technicians do not have direct contact with patients. Instead they work in a dental laboratory where various prosthetic appliances are custom made.

Dental technicians can be thought of as artists who, with a thorough understanding of dental materials science, use their artistic skills to fabricate the form, colour and function of individual teeth or maxillofacial prostheses for a patient. The fact that the product can affect the health and appearance of a person demands of the technician a high level of responsibility and accuracy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health

Dental Materials

Dental Technology

Oral Health Sciences for Dental Technology

Biological Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine Dentistry Health Sciences View 53 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum 24 points.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE Advanced Levels: minimum Numerical Score of 8.
Satisfactory completion of one year's study at a recognised tertiary institution. A recognised institution is generally a college or university that is listed in the World Higher Education Database.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

44217 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44217 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

17389 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17389 NZD per year during 36 months.

International

Year 1 - 44,217

Year 2 - 47,551
Year 3 - 45,950

Living costs for Dunedin

1000 - 2300 NZD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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