Diploma in Dental Technology

• Passed SSLC (10th) or +2 from a recognised board.

• Physically and mentally fit for practical laboratory training.

• Submission of identity proof, academic certificates, and photos at admission time.

The Diploma in Dental Technology at Cochin Dental Institute (Kacheripady, Kochi, Ernakulam) is a two-year vocational diploma that emphasises hands-on technical skills and dental laboratory expertise. Students learn foundational and advanced topics including dental anatomy, dental materials science, dental mechanics, and practical fabrication of prosthetics like crowns, bridges, removable dentures, and orthodontic appliances. The curriculum combines traditional laboratory techniques with exposure to digital dentistry workflows such as CAD/CAM design and 3D printing technologies, preparing graduates for real-world work environments. CDI’s training approach integrates theory with substantial practical sessions in well-equipped labs, improving job readiness. Successful graduates can work as dental technicians, prosthetic fabricators, CAD designers, and allied dental laboratory professionals in clinics, hospitals, labs, and dental production facilities.