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

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

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

Year I

Year II

Diploma in Dental Hygienist Fee

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

Salary After Diploma in Dental Hygienist

In the initial years of one’s career, a Diploma holder in Dental Hygienist can earn anywhere from INR 2 LPA to INR 6 LPA.