B.Voc in Dental Hygiene
The B.Voc program in Dental Hygiene from Guru Kashi University is designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and hands-on practice, preparing students to meet the growing demand for skilled dental professionals. By emphasizing both technical skills and comprehensive education, the program equips students to contribute effectively to the field of dental health and hygiene.
Skill Development: Provide specialized training in preventive dental care, oral health assessments, and advanced dental hygiene techniques, ensuring proficiency in the use of modern dental equipment.
Professional Education: Offer in-depth knowledge of dental hygiene principles, including oral anatomy, periodontology, radiography, and patient care, to foster a strong foundation in dental science.
General Education: Integrate essential general education subjects to promote critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills and ensure well-rounded academic growth.
Employment and Entrepreneurship: This program prepares students for careers in dental clinics, hospitals, public health centers, and educational institutions while also fostering entrepreneurial skills to enable the establishment of independent dental hygiene practices.
Adaptability: Students should be equipped to stay current with new trends, technologies, and best practices in the field of dental hygiene, enabling them to excel in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
Program Structure
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NSQF Level |
Normal Duration |
Exit Points/Awards |
|
7 |
Six Semester |
B.Voc Degree |
|
6 |
Four Semester |
Advanced Diploma |
|
5 |
Two Semester |
Diploma |
|
4 |
One Semester |
Certificate |
Program Curriculum
Semester I
|
Course Code |
Title of the Course |
Credits |
|
BVDH-101 |
Oral Histology |
3 |
|
BVDH-102 |
Dental Material |
3 |
|
BVDH-103 |
Oral Pathology |
3 |
|
BVDH-104 |
Environmental Studies |
3 |
|
BVDH-121 |
Practical- Oral Histology |
4 |
|
BVDH-122 |
Practical- Dental Material |
4 |
|
BVDH-123 |
Practical- Oral Pathology |
4 |
|
BVDH-124 |
Project Work-I |
6 |
Semester II
|
Course Code |
Title of the Course |
Credits |
|
BVDH-201 |
Oral Medicine |
4 |
|
BVDH-202 |
Oral Microbiology |
4 |
|
BVDH-203 |
Oral Pharmacology |
4 |
|
BVDH-221 |
Practical- Oral Medicine |
4 |
|
BVDH-222 |
Practical- Oral Microbiology |
4 |
|
BVDH-223 |
Practical- Oral Pharmacology |
4 |
|
BVDH-224 |
Project-II |
6 |
Semester III
|
Course Code |
Title of the Course |
Credits |
|
BVDH-301 |
Health and Hygiene |
4 |
|
BVDH-302 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
|
BVDH-303 |
Nutrition Counseling |
4 |
|
BVDH-321 |
Practical- Healthand Hygiene |
4 |
|
BVDH-322 |
Practical- Anatomyand Physiology |
4 |
|
BVDH-323 |
Practical- Nutrition Counseling |
4 |
|
BVDH-324 |
Project-III |
6 |
Semester IV
|
Course Code |
Title of the Course |
Credits |
|
BVDH-401 |
Public Health Dentistry |
4 |
|
BVDH-402 |
Periodontology |
4 |
|
BVDH-403 |
Paediatricand Preventive Dentistry |
4 |
|
BVDH-421 |
Practical- PublicHealth Dentistry |
4 |
|
BVDH-422 |
Practical- Periodontology |
4 |
|
BVDH-423 |
Practical- Paediatricand Preventive Dentistry |
4 |
|
BVDH-424 |
Project-IV |
6 |
Semester V
|
Course Code |
Title of the Course |
Credits |
|
BVDH-501 |
Conservative Dentistry |
4 |
|
BVDH-502 |
Oral Embryology |
4 |
|
BVDH-503 |
Orthodontics |
4 |
|
BVDH-521 |
Practical- Conservative Dentistry |
4 |
|
BVDH-522 |
Practical- Oral Embryology |
4 |
|
BVDH-523 |
Practical- Orthodontics |
4 |
|
BVDH-524 |
Project-V |
6 |
Semester VI
|
Course Code |
Title of the Course |
Credits |
|
BVDH-601 |
Endodontics |
4 |
|
BVDH-602 |
Prosthodontics |
4 |
|
BVDH-603 |
General Medicine |
4 |
|
BVDH-621 |
Practical- Endodontics |
4 |
|
BVDH-622 |
Practical- Prosthodontics |
4 |
|
BVDH-623 |
Practical- General Medicine |
4 |
|
BVDH-624 |
Project-VI |
6 |
Career Opportunities
|
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) |
Periodontal Therapist |
Public Health Dental Hygienist |
|
Dental Hygienist Educator |
Dental Hygiene Researcher |
Corporate Dental Hygiene Professional |
|
Orthodontic Assistant |
Dental Office Manager/Administrator |
Pediatric Dental Hygienist |
|
Dental Hygiene Consultant |
Forensic Dental Hygienist |