Diploma in dental technology requirements & campuses
A Diploma in Dental Technology is a three-year course designed to equip future dental technologists/technicians with theoretical and practical skills in treating, rehabilitating, and enhancing oral aesthetics.
The course covers modules in dental anatomy, orthodontics, prosthodontics, crown and bridge, and other related subjects.
To enrol for the course at the Kenya Medical Training College, you need a KCSE mean grade of C plain or above with C minus in biology, C plain in either physics or chemistry, C plain in english or Kiswahili, and C minus in Metal Work, Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry or Mathematics.
KMTC campuses offering a diploma course in dental technology
The course is only offered at KMTC Nairobi and KMTC Nakuru campuses.
Modules
Year 1 Semester 1
- Science of Dental Materials 1
- Applied Sciences I
- Tooth Morphology
- Complete Removable Prosthodontics 1
- Introduction To Dental Technology
Year 1 Semester 2
- Science of Dental Materials II
- Removable Complete Prosthodontics II
- Applied Science II
- Diseases with oral manifestations
- Removable Partial Prosthodontics I
- DT1205T: Dental Anatomy
Year 2 Semester 1
- Partial Prosthodontics II
- Crown Bridge I
- Removable Proshodontics
- Pharmaceutical Analysis Practice III
- Orthodontics I
- Removable Complete Prosthodontics III
- Science of Dental Materials III
Year 2 Semester 2
- Crown and Bridge II
- Removable Partial Prosthodontics III
- Removable Complete Prosthodontics IV
- Science of Dental Materials IV
- Orthodontics II
Year 3 semester 1
- Removable Complete Prosthodontics V
- Orthodontics III
- Crown & Bridge III
- Removable Partial Prosthodontics IV
- Complete Denture Prosthodontics V
- Dental Materials Science V
Year 3 Semester 2
- Partial Denture Prosthodontics V
- Complete Denture Prosthodontics VI
- Orthodontics IV
- Crown & Bridge IV
- Dental Materials Science VI
Frequently asked questions
Does KMTC offer a certificate in dental technology?
No, KMTC does not offer a certificate course in dental technology.
What are the entry requirements for a diploma in dental technology?
You need a KCSE mean grade of C minus with C plain in english/Kiswahili, C plain in chemistry or physics, C minus in biology, and C minus in either metak work or mathematics.
