CERTIFICATE IN DENTAL HEALTH WORKER Course Fee : 22500 Duration : 22500 Eligibility : 10th

 

Certificate in Dental Health Worker (CDHW)

Course Name: Certificate in Dental Health Worker
Short Name: CDHW
Duration: 1 Year

Programme Name

Dental & Oral Health Sciences Programme

Eligibility

  • Minimum Qualification: 10th Pass or equivalent from a recognized Board.
  • Minimum Age: 16 Years
  • Maximum Age: No upper age limit (as per institutional norms).

Examination & Practical Subjects

Subject Theory Practical Total
Human Anatomy & Physiology 100 100 200
Oral Anatomy, Dental Terminology & Oral Hygiene 100 100 200
Dental Health, Infection Control, Chairside Assistance & Dental Instruments 100 100 200
Community Dental Health, Patient Care, Professional Ethics & Clinical Internship 100 100 200
Dental Clinic Management, Documentation & Practical Training 100 100 200

Total Marks

  • Theory: 500 Marks
  • Practical: 500 Marks
  • Overall: 1000 Marks

Career Scope

After successful completion of the course, certificate holders may work in:

  • Dental Clinics
  • Dental Hospitals
  • Community Oral Health Centres
  • School Oral Health Programmes
  • NGOs working in Oral Health
  • Dental Health Awareness Projects

Career Opportunities

  • Dental Health Worker
  • Oral Health Assistant
  • Chairside Dental Assistant
  • Dental Clinic Assistant
  • Community Dental Health Worker
  • Oral Health Education Assistant
  • Dental Support Assistant

Important Note: This is an Autonomous Certificate programme intended to prepare learners for supportive roles in dental and oral healthcare services. It does not confer eligibility for registration as a Dentist, Dental Hygienist, or Dental Technician, nor does it authorize independent dental practice. Certificate holders must work only within the scope permitted by applicable laws and under appropriate professional supervision where required.