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The curriculum for “Dental Laboratory Mechanic” has been developed with the purpose of preparing a technical workforce in the field of dental laboratory mechanics, able to get employment in the country. The technical skills incorporated in this curriculum come from the experts who have already worked in the field of dental laboratory mechanics. Its contents are organized in the form of modules. So it is a tailor-made curriculum to be implemented in a modular form. It is a competency curriculum, too. It is also designed to produce a lower-level technical workforce in the field of dental laboratory mechanics, equipped with skills, knowledge, and attitudes related to the technology of dental laboratory mechanics in order to meet the demand of such a workforce in the country so as to contribute to the national streamlining of poverty reduction in Nepal.
Aims
The main aim of this curricular program is to produce a skilled workforce in the field of dental Laboratory mechanics by providing training to the citizens of the country and linking them to employment opportunities in the country. The aims of this curriculum are:
• To produce a lower-level technical workforce in the field of dental laboratory mechanics
• To produce such a technical workforce that will be able to provide service through the application of the skills and knowledge of the technology in dental laboratory mechanics.
Objectives
After the completion of this training program, the trainees will be able:
- To be familiar with dental Materials/Equipment,/Instruments
- To maintain Laboratory Safety
- To fabricate a Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
- To fabricate a Complete Denture (CD)
- To fabricate the Ortho Plate
- To prepare an Acrylic Temporary Crown / Bridge
- To prepare Bite Rest (Mouth Guard)
- To perform Repair /Maintenance
- To communicate with others
- To develop Professionalism
Entry Criteria
Individuals who meet the following criteria will be allowed to enter this curricular program:
- Minimum of grade ten pass or equivalent
- Physically and mentally fit
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Should pass the entrance examination
- Preference will be given to female, Dalit, Janjati, and conflict-affected people
