Bachelor of Dental Technology (BDentTech)

Summary

Dental Technology is the perfect fusion of science, skill, and technical expertise. As a dental technician, you become the architect behind life-changing prosthetics and appliances, working under the prescription of a dentist to create custom solutions for patients. The field of Dental Technology is continually evolving with digital advancements, revolutionising how prosthetic appliances are designed and manufactured.Imagine the satisfaction of designing and crafting artificial teeth such as complete and partial dentures, crowns, bridges, orthodontic appliances and implant-supported dentures. A growth area is the use of Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to create precise, custom prosthetics with digital workflows, like;3D printing to fabricate dental appliances with material efficiency, offering innovative solutions for temporary and permanent restorations.Milling to produce crowns, bridges, and implant-supported dentures with exceptional precision, ensuring optimal fit and durability.Dental technicians work behind the scenes in high-tech laboratories rather than directly with patients, their expertise is vital in producing high-quality, customised prosthetic solutions. Dental technicians' work is hands-on, and they learn to visualise the 3D perspective. They typically have an eye for detail and work to get things just right.Recognising its importance, the profession is regulated under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2004, ensuring high standards and patient safety.Graduates of the Bachelor of Dental Technology (BDentTech) degree are automatically eligible for registration with the Dental Council (NZ), opening doors to a rewarding career dedicated to technical excellence and patient well-being.