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STEP 2

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STEP 2

Are you looking for a career that combines technical expertise, a passion for patient care, and a touch of artistry? Become a dental technician with the University of Bolton's cutting-edge program. You'll create dentures, crowns, bridges, and braces that enhance patients' appearance, speech, and chewing function. Benefit from our high-spec laboratory facilities and professional staff dedicated to delivering a comprehensive curriculum. You'll study essential oral anatomy and physiology, gain hands-on experience with the latest equipment, and learn the biomechanics and biomaterials science behind dental appliance design.

Our validated MSc degree programmes are internationally recognised and the course provides flexibilibility to choose from implant dentistry, digital dentistry orthodontics, clear aligner therapy, endodontics, periodontology, restorative and aesthetic. These course options incorporate and provide exposure to the very latest digital-driven technologies and treatement modalities.

  • The Dental Technology course is regulated by the GDC (General Dental Council).
  • We’re dedicated to coaching the next generation of dental technicians in the knowledge and competency required to compete and exceed in this sought-after profession.
  • This course aims to provide students with a thorough overview of the key regulatory, legal and ethical topics relevant to the industry today, as well as the essential theory of dental technology and biomedical science.

Facilities

You’ll have access to the latest specialist equipment in our advanced laboratories and have the chance to participate in regular hands-on sessions to help develop your practical capabilities.

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Courses

Practical projects are assessed in the three key disciplines of fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics and orthodontics. You’ll have the opportunity to further demonstrate your skills by completing a specialist dental technology module.

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Expertise

The course has strong employer links, reinforced by industrial dental laboratory work placements. Every student is assigned a work-based mentor, supported by a work placement officer from the dental academic team.

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The University of Bolton is ranked 1st in the Northwest for Teaching Quality and is a Top 30 Ranked Guardian University. Our industry leading tutors, and award-winning student satisfaction make us the friendly uni with a big reputation.

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We have the answers to your questions, find all the advice and support in one place.

Part of the University of Bolton Group

Bolton college
Alliance learning
Anderton centre2
QQA Scheme Participant