B.Voc in Dental Hygiene

B.Voc in Dental Hygiene

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

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

Fees Details:

  • Program Fees: INR. 25,000/- per semester

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

 

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