Certificate in Dental Science (Dental Hygiene)

Three-year CTEVT program producing mid-level dental health professionals trained in clinical dental hygiene, preventive care, and community oral health.

The Certificate in Dental Science (Dental Hygiene) is a three-year program designed to produce competent middle-level dental professionals. The first year emphasizes foundational sciences, the second year integrates dental science theory with practical skills, and the third year focuses on comprehensive clinical and community practice. Graduates are trained in periodontal therapy, dental scaling, preventive oral care, dental radiography, and patient education. The program equips students to work under supervision of dental surgeons in hospitals, clinics, and community settings, while fostering ethical and professional practice.

Features

• Duration: 3 years
• Academic year: up to 39 weeks, 40 hours/week
• Medium of instruction: English and/or Nepali
• Minimum 90% attendance required
• Pass marks: 40% theory, 50% practical
• Certificate awarded: Certificate in Dental Science (Dental Hygiene)

Eligibility

• SEE/SLC pass with minimum grade C in Mathematics, Science, and English, and average GPA 2.0
• Minimum 45% aggregate including compulsory subjects for entry

Job Prospects

• Dental Assistant in hospitals, clinics, and community health programs
• Non-gazetted 1st class/Level 5 technical positions
• Eligibility for registration with relevant health professional councils
• Capacity to provide preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic oral health services