Diploma in Dental Technology

Designing Smiles. Building Confidence.

The Diploma in Dental Technology at CMTC prepares students to become skilled dental technologists who support oral health professionals in creating dental appliances that restore function and aesthetics. Students gain practical experience in designing, fabricating, and repairing dental prosthetics such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and orthodontic devices.

With a growing need for restorative and cosmetic dentistry across Kenya, dental technologists play a vital role in improving patients’ oral health and quality of life.

Program Duration

3 years (6 semesters)

Program Duration

  • KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain)
  • Strong performance in Biology or Chemistry is an added advantage

What You Will Learn

  • Dental Anatomy and Oral Physiology
  • Dental Materials and Laboratory Procedures
  • Complete and Partial Denture Fabrication
  • Orthodontic Appliance Construction
  • Fixed Prosthodontics (Crowns & Bridges)
  • Infection Control & Laboratory Safety
  • Clinical Attachments and Workshop Practice

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can work as:

  • Dental Technologists in public or private dental labs

  • Lab technicians supporting orthodontists and prosthodontists

  • Medical device specialists in dental product companies

  • Self-employed professionals operating dental labs

Where You Can Work

  • Dental clinics and hospitals
  • Government dental departments
  • Private dental laboratories
  • NGOs focused on oral health
  • Academic or research institutions

Diploma & Certificate Courses

Short Courses

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