Diploma of Dental Technology

The Diploma of Dental Technology at Holmesglen prepares you for a career as a dental technician in Australia. This practical, hands-on course covers the design, manufacture, and repair of dental appliances, including dentures, bridges, crowns, and mouthguards. Training takes place in purpose-built dental laboratories with industry-standard equipment and support from qualified dental technicians and prosthetists. Graduates gain the skills, confidence, and professional knowledge needed to work in dental laboratories, private practice, or specialist clinics.

Students undertake specialised training in dental technology, including computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), learning to design, manufacture, modify and repair dental prostheses and appliances such as dentures, mouthguards, bridges and crowns. Training takes place in Holmesglen's purpose-built dental laboratories using state-of-the-art, industry-standard equipment, with each student allocated their own workstation. Teaching staff are all qualified dental technicians or dental prosthetists who bring industry expertise and mentorship. Alongside technical training, students gain professional skills including communication, first aid, infection control, work health and safety, and business management. The course runs over two years across four semesters, with classes typically three days a week, and Holmesglen aims to arrange a two-week work placement for local students during Semester 4 (not available to international students).