Curriculum: Dental technician 2011

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The curriculum is divided into four courses: course I, II, III 60 ECTS and course IV - 30 ECTS

The graduate:
1.has a systematic overview about the concepts, theoretical foundations of dental technology, and about the technologies of producing dentures;
2.knows and recognizes the application possibilities and actual problems in dental technology profession, is able to formulate, analyze, connect them with other specialities and to offer different solutions;
3.orients in evidence based speciality information, is able to collect it independently, to critically analyze and use it;
4.by using suitable methods and technologies: is able to produce dentures for oral cavity and also orthodontic treatment appliances, at the same time predicting and evaluating the possible consequences;
5.possesses the basic principles of management, entrepreneurship and teamwork skills necessary for working as a dental technician;
6.is able to explain dental technology related problems orally and in written form in Estonian and English languages, uses modern information technology instruments and communication technologies;
7.is able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in work, is ready to act as a dental technologist by following the principles of profession ethics;
8.understands the prerequisites and possibilities of lifelong learning, is informed about the newest dental technological achievements.

Secondary school leaving certificate, certificate of vocational secondary education or a corresponding qualification

Applied higher education

dental technician

Applied higher education diploma with an academic statement and diploma supplement in English.

Master´s studies