Bachelor of Dental Technology (BDentTech)
Allied Health
A course by
Otago University
A three-year degree that prepares you for a career as a dental technician, focusing on the scientific and technical skills required to design, fabricate, and assess dental prostheses and appliances.
NZ$10,925
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Technical expertise in prosthetic fabrication
Develop hands-on skills in crafting high-quality, custom-made dental prostheses including dentures, crowns, and bridges using modern materials and techniques.
Digital dental technology skills
Apply contemporary digital tools such as CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and milling to dental appliance design and manufacture.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Dental Technology (BDentTech) at Otago offers training at the intersection of science and technical skill, preparing students to design and manufacture dental prosthetics under the prescription of dentists. The programme emphasises digital advancements such as CAD/CAM and 3D printing, and graduates are eligible for registration with the Dental Council (NZ). Students gain hands-on experience in high-tech laboratories and learn to craft artificial teeth, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances. The degree is regulated under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act to ensure professional standards and patient safety. The qualification typically takes three years of full-time study.
Course Content
- Prosthetic dentistry principles
- 3D printing and digital workflows in dental technology
- Computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing (CAM)
- Milling for precision dental appliances
- Complete and partial dentures
- Crowns and bridges fabrication
- Orthodontic appliances
- Implant-supported dentures
- Practical and theoretical laboratory work
- Assessment through oral, practical, and written examinations
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent) with minimum 14 credits in each of two approved subjects from Science, Mathematics, or Technology within the last five years (for Secondary School applicants)
Build towards these roles
Registered Dental Technician (NZ)Dental laboratory technician in commercial or hospital laboratoriesDental technology industry rolesSpecialist roles in orthodontic appliance fabrication
Build skills in these industries
Allied HealthDental TechnologyDental Laboratory Science
