Open for Application
Advanced Diploma in Dental Technology
A Dental Technician is responsible for the production of all removable and fixed dental appliances, such as partial and complete dentures, orthodontic appliances, crowns, bridges and maxillo-facial prostheses.
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Course Introduction
The Hospital offers a 2-year full-time training course leading to the award of Advanced Diploma in Dental Technology for eligible local students in academic year 2026/27. Students can work as dental technicians upon graduation. Dental Technician is a crucial member of the dental team, who is responsible for the production of all removable and fixed dental appliances, such as partial and complete dentures, orthodontic appliances, crowns, bridges and oral maxillofacial prostheses.
Study Mode
Full-time
Commencement Date
1 September 2026
TentativeDuration
2 Years
Tuition Fee
HK$ 31,575
per academic year ^*
^ in 2 equal instalments
* Subject to revision of the course fee; and non-refundable unless the course is cancelled
- Five subjects, including English Language, attaining Level 2 or above in HKDSE*^ , or equivalent; or
- Five subjects, including English Language# , attaining Grade E/ Level 2 or above in HKCEE, or equivalent; or
- Diploma of Applied Education / Diploma Yi Jin, or equivalent qualification(s); or
- Aged 21 or above at the start of the commencing academic year.
* Apart from English Language, the other four subjects could be:
– “Attained” or above in Applied Learning (ApL) subjects [subject to a maximum of two ApL subjects], or
– Grade E or above in other language subjects
^ “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at Level 2
# For English Language (Syllabus A) in pre-2007 HKCEE, only Grade C or above will be considered
All interested parties please complete the electronic application form here: https://apply.ppdh.org.hk/public/form/3b54a58a29324491a3e17c9ab5a27b4f
A non-refundable application fee of HK$180 is required for each course application, payable in cash or by cheque. If paying by crossed cheque, please ensure it is made payable to “The Prince Philip Dental Hospital” and that sufficient funds are available in the bank account. In case of a bounced cheque, the Hospital reserves the right to disqualify the application immediately. Please write the 1) Course name, 2) Applicant’s name, and 3) Applicant’s contact number on the back of the cheque.
Para-dental Training Centre
Room 5B13, 5/F
The Prince Philip Dental Hospital
34 Hospital Road, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
Outcome 1
Inform and explain to the dentists about the selection of materials and laboratory procedures for constructing the required dental appliances;
Outcome 2
Select appropriate dental technology techniques and suitable materials, according to dentists’ prescription in constructing dental appliances/ dental accessories; and
Outcome 3
Apply the general principles and laboratory procedures in making simple dental appliances, and CAM/CAM technology in making dental implant prosthesis
Qualities of a Dental Technician
With skilful hands
Good colour and depth perception
Course Structure
The course covers the following content:
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Generic Skill Units
- Use of English
- Communication Skills
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Supporting Units
- Dental Materials
- Basic Science for Dental Technology
- Dental Anatomy andPhysiology
- Dental Morphology and Carving
- Basic Dental Technology Techniques
- Science of Dental Technology
- General Dental Study
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Technical Units
- Foundation Complete Denture Prosthetics
- Foundation Partial Denture Prosthetics
- Foundation Orthodontic Appliances
- Foundation Crowns
- Comprehensive Complete Denture Prosthetics
- Tooth and Mucosa Borne Partial Denture Prosthetics
- Fixed Orthodontic Appliances
- Functional Orthodontic Appliances
- Full Ceramic Crowns
- Fixed Bridges
- Implantology in Dental Technology
- CAD/CAM in Dental Technology
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Elective Unit
(Select one)- Advanced Denture Prosthetics
- Advanced Orthodontic Technology
- Advanced Conservation Technology
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Practicum
Note: Units (including Elective Units) offered in each semester are subject to timetabling and resources available.
Teaching Mode
- Lecture
- Small group teaching
- Tutorial
- Demonstration
- Practical training
Assessment
- Continuous work assessment
- Written examination
- Practical examination
- Project
Career Prospect
Graduates may apply for dental technician position in the organisations below:
- The Prince Philip Dental Hospital
- Government dental laboratory
- Private dental laboratory
- Clinics of dental practitioners
- Education institute / Non-governmental organisation
Class Schedule
About 36 hours per week (including lectures and practical sessions).
Normal class hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
All lectures, practical sessions and other class activities are mandatory.
Happy Moments
Graduates of Advanced Diploma in Dental Technology 2024/25 (photo taken on 17 December 2025)
Congratulations to graduate Mr CHAN Yun Fung, Prize Recipient of the Board of Governors Prize (photo taken on 17 December 2025)
Promotion of Para-dental Training courses at HKTDC Education and Careers Expo from 22 January to 25 January 2026
Promotion of Para-dental Training courses at HKTDC Education and Careers Expo from 22 January to 25 January 2026