Diploma in Dental Operating Room Assistant (DDORA)

Course Name: Diploma in Dental Operating Room Assistant
Short Name: DDORA
Duration: 2 Years

Programme Name

Dental Operation Theatre & 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).

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Examination & Practical Subjects

1st Year

Subject	Theory	Practical	Total
Human Anatomy & Physiology	100	100	200
Oral Anatomy, Dental Terminology & Patient Care	100	100	200
Fundamentals of Dental Operating Room Assistance	100	100	200
Infection Control, Sterilization & Biomedical Waste Management	100	100	200
Communication Skills, Medical Ethics & Documentation	100	100	200

1st Year Total

• Theory: 500 Marks
• Practical: 500 Marks
• Total: 1000 Marks

2nd Year

Subject	Theory	Practical	Total
Dental Surgical Instruments & Chairside Assistance	100	100	200
Dental Operation Theatre Procedures & Patient Monitoring (Basics)	100	100	200
Emergency Care, Basic Life Support & Dental Clinic Management	100	100	200
Professional Ethics, Record Keeping & Quality Assurance	100	100	200
Clinical Internship & Practical Training	100	100	200

2nd Year Total

• Theory: 500 Marks
• Practical: 500 Marks
• Total: 1000 Marks

Grand Total

• Theory: 1000 Marks
• Practical: 1000 Marks
• Overall: 2000 Marks

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Career Scope

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

• Dental Hospitals
• Dental Clinics
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Departments
• Multispecialty Hospitals (Dental Units)
• Dental Colleges (Supportive Roles)

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Career Opportunities

• Dental Operating Room Assistant
• Dental Surgery Assistant
• Chairside Dental Assistant
• Dental OT Technician Assistant
• Dental Clinic Assistant
• Oral Surgery Support Assistant

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