Bachelor of Dental Technology with Honours in Dentistry

Dental Technology is the technical side of dentistry where a dental technician, on prescription of a dentist, makes any prosthesis or appliance for the head and neck. This could consist of: Artificial teeth such as complete dentures, partial dentures, crowns and bridges and implant supported dentures in various materials such as acrylics, alloys, and ceramics; Removable orthodontic appliances consisting of springs and retainers in acrylic bases for the movement of teeth. Mouth guards to protect against sports injuries; Maxillofacial appliances such as artificial eyes, ears, and facial prostheses that may be required after surgical treatment. Dental technicians do not have direct contact with patients. Instead they work in a dental laboratory where various prosthetic appliances are custom made. Dental technicians can be thought of as artists who, with a thorough understanding of dental materials science, use their artistic skills to fabricate the form, colour and function of individual teeth or maxillofacial prostheses for a patient. The fact that the product can affect the health and appearance of a person demands of the technician a high level of responsibility and accuracy. For this reason, the profession of dental technology is registered under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2004. Graduates with the Bachelor of Dental Technology (BDentTech) degree are automatically entitled to register with the New Zealand Dental Technicians Board.
Dentistry is a challenging profession that combines a high degree of manual dexterity and precision with a thorough understanding of craniofacial biology, anatomy, pathology, biomaterials, and excellent communication skills. As a dentist, you are the leader of the oral health team and can diagnose and carry out treatment planned for each patient's oral needs.
If you are considering a career as a dentist, you can look forward to a health profession that provides considerable variety and lifelong learning as you work to maintain your practising standards.
Dentistry teaches you:
The scientific foundations in anatomy, physiology, oral biology, and biomaterials.
About public health dentistry and how to develop your communication skills.
Clinical skills, first in simulation classes and laboratories, and then in patient sessions.
About a wide range of clinical dental disciplines including prosthodontics and clinical cariology, endodontics, periodontics, paediatric dentistry, orthodontics, oral medicine, oral surgery, oral pathology, and special needs dentistry.
Otago has one of the most up-to-date dental facilities in the world.
Most graduates in Dentistry enter general practice on their own or in association with others. Some undertake postgraduate study and research training in preparation for an academic career. Others obtain further experience and complete postgraduate clinical qualifications before entering specialist practice.

The documents including (academic transcripts, ECE, and proof of identity).
A detailed research proposal that shows you are familiar with current literature surrounding your topic.
International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.
GCE Advanced Levels: minimum grade of 8.
Satisfactory completion of one year's study at an approved tertiary institution.
You must provide scanned copies of your previous official academic transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades) with your application.
IELTS - Overall score of 6.0, no individual band below 5.5.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 80 and a writing score of 20.