Diploma in Dental Hygienist Admission 2021-22, Eligibility, Syllabus & Top Courses

Diploma in Dental Hygienist is a diploma-level course in the field of dentistry. It has a duration of 2 years which is further divided into 4 semesters, with each semester is lasting for a period of 6 months. The tuition fee for this course may vary from college to college.

Diploma in Dental Hygienist Course Details

The professionals in this field are involved in a variety of procedures such as teeth cleaning, examining teeth diseases, polishing and whitening teeth as well as provide preventive dental care. Dental Hygienist also educates people on how to maintain good oral health. Candidates who want to pursue this course must have interpersonal skills, good listening, and speaking skills, and must ready to work for long hours. During the course, students will learn practical skills and expertise in a dental laboratory.

Diploma in Dental Hygienist Syllabus

The syllabus of Diploma in Dental Hygienist will comprise of following subjects:

•     Dental Radiology
•     Anatomy, General, and Dental
•     Pathology and Microbiology
•     Pharmacology Dental and Dental
•     Dental Hygiene and Oral Prophylaxis
•     Dental Materials

Admission Procedure For Diploma in Dental Hygienist

• The admission process may vary across institutes. It completely depends upon the institution.
• In some of the colleges, admission will be done based on entrance test while other colleges consider candidate’s performance in qualifying examination.
• Aligarh Muslim University Entrance Exam, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital Entrance Exam, and Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences Entrance Exam are few entrance tests conducted for admission into this course. Deserving candidates will get seats based on merit.

Job Opportunities After Diploma in Dental Hygienist

Nowadays, peoples are paying more attention to oral health care. Due to the changing lifestyle and bad food habits, more and more people are suffering from dental problems. Diploma in Dental Hygienist offers many career scopes for the candidates after its successful completion. It is a career-oriented field that enables candidates to get jobs in the private as well as government sector.

Personnel of this field in the dental department of government and private hospitals. Additionally, Dental hygienist can also find employment in

• Private Dental Clinics 
• Community Health Centre 
• NGOs and
• Armed Forces

The skilled individuals of a dental hygienist are

• Designated as Dentists
• Dental Assistant
• Physician Assistant and
• Medical Assistant

Interested candidates can also go for advanced studies after earning a diploma. They can opt for bachelor's and master’s degrees in the same field.

Top Recruiters

Following are the recruiters of dental hygienist:

• HCL Healthcare Clinic
• Corona Dental Lab
• Shah Dental
• Max Healthcare
• Dental Lab Expo-India
• Fortis

Diploma in Dental Hygienist Salary

As a dentist, one may earn an annual salary of around INR 3to 4 lacs per annum. One may receive an excellent remuneration after gaining some experience. Also, the pay package may depend upon job profile and level of education.