Study Programme in Dental

Technology

The Sahlgrenska Academy • Göteborg University

A dental technician constructs individu-

ally tailored prostheses, dental braces,

crowns and other medical devices

ordered by dentists. Opportunities are

also open in sales and as a product

specialist within the dental industry.

The craft requires skills within manu-

al precision work, and a sound sense

of colour and design.

Three years of full-time study are

required for the award of a degree of

Bachelor of Science in Dental Techno-

logy.

ANATOMY, HISTOLOGY, TOOTH ANATOMY, SOLID MECHANICS, COMPLETE DENTURE, METAL CERAMICS, CERAMICS, ORTHODONTIC MEDICINE,

LABORATORY EXERCISES IN DENTAL TECHNOLOGY, APPLICATION EXERCISES, UNDERGRADUATE PROJECT

REMOVABLE DENTAL PROSTHESIS, BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS, IMPLANTS, SOCIAL ODONTOLOGY, DEMONSTRATIONS,

Technology and AestheticsIn order to be able to work with materials such as dental ceramics, metal alloys and resin materials, a dental technician must be familiar with several advanced production processes. The profession also requires knowledge concerning oral health such as oral disease, oral function and, to an ex-tent, human anatomy. Theoretical teaching and practical exercises are for this reason closely inte-grated during the complete programme. Courses in anatomy, histology and tooth ana-tomy provide the student at the outset with in-sight into biological factors that may affect den-tal prosthesis in the mouth. The students also learn about general odontological principles of treatment, prophylactic treatment, and hygiene. Much of the education focuses on the durabi-lity of various dental materials, how different ma-terials interact, how they can affect the patient, and how the properties of materials may change

ANATOMY, HISTOLOGY, TOOTH ANATOMY, SOLID MECHANICS, COMPLETE DENTURE, METAL CERAMICS, CERAMICS, ORTHODONTIC MEDICINE,

LABORATORY EXERCISES IN DENTAL TECHNOLOGY, APPLICATION EXERCISES, UNDERGRADUATE PROJECT

Carl-Johan Runeson is now in the fourth term of the study programme in dental technology. He enjoys drawing and painting, and was looking for a profession in which he would be able to express his creativity and artistic nature. “I’m interested in research as well, and the field offers many opportunities for research. There is much more scope for research than I imagined. Re-search and development are absolutely fascinating, and I really feel that I have found the right path.” Carl-Johan is thoroughly enjoying the education, with its intimate mixture of theory and practice. “This is the first time I’ve been able to study exactly what I want to, the first time the education has been so well-adapted to my needs. We meet dental students and dental hygiene students all the time and this helps us to learn even more, and, of course, we may be able to benefit from the contacts we make later on.” Carl-Johan encourages anyone who is thinking about taking the programme to visit and have a look around, or visit a dental technology laboratory.REMOVABLE DENTAL PROSTHESIS, BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS, IMPLANTS, SOCIAL ODONTOLOGY, DEMONSTRATIONS,

in the body. The students learn during the pro-gramme to construct various types of oral prost-hodontic, both those that are permanently fixed in place and those that the patient can remove. Students are prepared for future professional life by studies in behavioural science, stress ma-nagement, conflict management, and the dyna-mics of workgroups. The course in societal odon-tology includes practical information about the administration of dental technology laboratories and the legal requirements associated with qua-lity assurance. The programme contains 30 weeks of work-place education, to be applied for by the students themselves. An undergraduate project is carried out during the final term of the programme. The study pro-gramme in dental technology corresponds to a total of 180 higher education credits.

Theory and Practice A major part of the education in the programme in dental technology has a practical orientation, while educational techniques that activate the students are just as important, comprising prac-tical demonstrations in small groups, lectures, se-minars, and literature studies. The courses lead to written or oral examina-tions: the examination of some courses takes place in the form of giving a seminar. Students must also demonstrate in practice that they mas-ter certain skills. This takes place in a practical examination.

Studies Abroad The Sahlgrenska Academy has partnership agree-ments with several universities around the world, but the opportunities for students of dental tech-nology to study abroad are currently limited. Many students, however, choose to carry out all or some of the workplace education abroad.

The Sahlgrenska Academy, P.O. Box 450, SE 405 30 Göteborg, SwedenVisiting address Medicinaregatan 12A, Göteborg, Sweden Telephone +46 31 786 00 00 (switchboard)

E-mail tandteknikerprogrammet@sahlgrenska.gu.se www.sahlgrenska.gu.se The Sahlgrenska Academy • Göteborg University

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Research Research in dental technology includes studying the properties of various materials, investigating how various materials interact, and developing new techniques. The study programme provides a broad base for research, but it must be supple-mented by one year of second cycle education, in order to satisfy the admission criteria for third cycle education.

Student Democracy All decision-making bodies at the Sahlgrenska Academy include student representatives. This ensures that students can influence the structure of the programme and the teaching methods used.

Application, Requirements, Selection Twenty students are admitted each year to the study programme in dental technology in Göte-borg. Admission takes place in the autumn and is managed by the National Agency for Services to Universities and University Colleges,

“vhs”. An application must be sub- mitted by 15 April. The vhs appli- cation package can be ordered by telephone at +46 8 613 99 00. Appli- cation is made on-line at www.studera.nu, or on an application form available from vhs. Two-thirds of the places on the programme are filled by an alternative admission process in which the applicants are interviewed, write an essay, and carry out a practical test. This takes place during June. An application must be made to vhs and to Göteborg University. An applica-tion form can be obtained from the internet: www.odontology.gu.se/utbildning/tandtekniker-programmet.

Note that all teaching takes place in Swedish. Contact the study guidance officers for more information about entrance: tandteknikerprogrammet@sahlgrenska.gu.se