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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