Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Technology

Persons with this diploma will have acquired current knowledge in dental, applied biomaterials science and advanced dental technology skills. They will be committed to the highest academic and technical standards, and to lifelong learning and continuing professional development. Students will be able to critically evaluate scientific methodology and be able to provide advanced prosthetic technical support to specialist dentists such as prosthodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The programme ensures that candidates will be able to apply their course work to the New Zealand Dental Technicians Board and Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act (2003) accreditation / continuing professional development requirements.

At Otago, you will have unprecedented opportunities. You will be taught by international experts in their fields; you will gain a world-class qualification, and you will be able to contribute to ground-breaking research.

The student experience at Otago is exceptional. You will join a diverse population of well over 20,000 students from around New Zealand and more than 100 nations around the world. Importantly, you will have the opportunity to truly define yourself and choose your own direction in life.

Tens of thousands of Otago graduates now live in all corners of the globe, many contributing to law, health, science, business and Government. Many of New Zealand's most renowned artists, novelists, poets and leaders also received their start at Otago.