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Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology (PGDipCDTech)

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Please be advised that applications for the PGDipCDTech open on 1 April and close on 31 May of the year prior to study. When applications open, a link to apply will appear on this page.

Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology (PGDipCDTech) is a one year full-time course involving formal education, teaching and clinical practice held at the Faculty of Dentistry in Dunedin.

The programme, which includes three papers (DTEC 401 Complete Denture Prosthodontics, DTEC 402 Partial Denture Prosthodontics, and DTEC 403 Dental Health), is for dental technicians who wish to obtain training in Clinical Dental Technology and is designed to enable graduates to practise clinical procedures safely and restore the dentition using either complete or removable dentures.

There is also the option to study this programme part-time over two academic years. The part-time programme attendance model requires a minimum of 2 days per week attendance on campus at the Faculty of Dentistry in Dunedin. In addition, there is an initial orientation week and attendance is required for end of year examination/s at the University of Otago (Dunedin).

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Contact details

Postgraduate Admission
Faculty of Dentistry
University of Otago
PO BOX 56,
DUNEDIN 9054
New Zealand
Tel +64 3 479 8889
Email postgrad.dentistry@otago.ac.nz

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Programme requirements

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology (PGDipCDTech)

Papers

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Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology (PGDipCDTech)

  1. Admission to the Programme

    1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) on the advice of the Faculty of Dentistry.
    2. Every applicant shall present evidence of ability for advanced level study.

  2. Structure of the Programme

    1. The programme of study shall comprise the following papers:
      • DTEC 401 Complete Denture Prosthodontics (45 points)
      • DTEC 402 Partial Denture Prosthodontics (45 points)
      • DTEC 403 Dental Health (30 points)

  3. Duration of the Programme

    The duration of the programme shall be one academic year of full-time study.

  4. Examinations

    1. A candidate must pass formal examinations in all the papers for the diploma.
    2. A candidate who fails an examination may, on the recommendation of the examiners, be permitted by the Faculty to be re-examined at another time.

  5. Level of Award of the Diploma

    The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

  6. Variations

    On the recommendation of the Faculty, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may, in exceptional circumstances, approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

    Note: The due date for applications for enrolment in the programme is 31 May in the year preceding that in which the programme is to be undertaken.

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