Diploma in Dental Hygienist

About Diploma in Dental Hygienist

Diploma in Dental Hygienist is a graduate-level programme for candidates who aspire to become a Dental Hygienist. It is a 2-year diploma that candidates can pursue after passing their intermediate examinations. The programme focuses on preventive dentistry, oral hygiene, dental radiography, periodontal treatment, basic restorations and extracting of deciduous teeth, etc. 

Candidates after pursuing a Diploma in Dental Hygienist are employed as Radiation Therapists, Dental Assistants, Medical Assistants, Dentists, Physical Therapist, Surgical Technologist, Veterinary Technician, etc. 

Diploma in Dental Hygienist - Highlights

Programme Name

Diploma in Dental Hygienist

Programme Level

Graduate

Programme Duration

2 Years

Programme Type

Diploma

Specialisation 

Dental Hygienist

Related Field

Medical/ Dental Science

Minimum Eligibility

10+2

Examination Type

Semester 

Average Fee

INR 10K – INR 5 LPA

Initial Salary

INR 2 LPA – INR 12 LPA

Job Types

Dentists, Dental Assistants, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Registered Nurse, Radiation Therapists, etc.

Employment Areas

Dental Offices and Clinics, Universities, Commercial Dental Laboratories, Private Clinics, etc.

Diploma in Dental Hygienist Eligibility Criteria

Mentioned below are the entry requirements for the Diploma in Dental Hygienist. 

Candidates must have completed 10+2 examinations from a recognised board.

Candidates must have passed the exam in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects. 

The cut-off percentage for admission varies from institution to institution. But, most of the colleges require candidates to score at least 45 per cent marks. 

Skills Required to for Diploma in Dental Hygienist

Candidates possessing the following skills tend to thrive in this field of medical science.

Clinical Know-how

Caring attitude towards patients

Excellent communication skills

Patience (especially for dealing with kids)

Stamina

Willing to work for long hours

Eye for detail

Diploma in Dental Hygienist Admission Process

The admission process for Diploma in Dental Hygienist is done based on both merit and entrance exam. 

In merit-based admission, marks scored by candidates in Class 12 is taken into account for the selection process. 

In case of admission through an entrance exam, candidates’ performance in the exam is considered for selection. 

Entrance Exams for Diploma in Dental Hygienist

Some of the entrance exams that candidates can explore are mentioned below. 

Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences Entrance Exam

Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital Entrance Exam

Bapuji Dental College and Hospital Entrance Exam

Aligarh Muslim University Entrance Exam

Diploma in Dental Hygienist Syllabus

Here is the year-wise syllabus for Diploma in Dental Hygienist

Diploma in Dental Hygienist Fee

Institute Type

Public Institutions

Private Institutions

Minimum Fee

INR 2,240 Per Annum

INR 20,000 Per Annum

Maximum Fee

INR 1.1 LPA

INR 6.4 LPA

Average Fee

INR 32,890 Per Annum

INR 1.66 LPA

Diploma in Dental Hygienist Career Options and Job Prospects

After completing a Diploma in Dental Hygienist, candidates can explore the following employment opportunities in the field. 

Employment Areas

Dental Clinics ,Private Clinic ,Commercial Dental Laboratories ,Govt. or Private Hospital ,Colleges or Universities ,Medical Writings

Job Profiles

Dentists ,Dental  ,Physical Therapist ,Physician Assistants ,Veterinary Technician ,Surgical Technologist ,Registered Nurses ,Radiation Therapists ,Medical Assistants

Top Recruiters

Dentsply India ,Max Healthcare, Fortis , Best Care Dental Clinic & Shorey Health Clinic ,Katara Dental Private Limited ,Corona Dental Lab ,Shah Dental, Dental Lab Expo-India ,HCL Healthcare Clinic Noida ,Septodont Healthcare India Private Limited ,Dr Garg’s Multispecialty Dental Clinic