Dental Technology

The group of study fields: Health Sciences
Field of study program: Oral Care
Code of study program: 6531GX026
Type of study program: Undergraduate (college higher education) study programme
Cycle of study program: Professional Bachelor degree

Language of study program: Lithuanian, English (for ERASMUS+ only)
Credits and form of study program: 180 credits, full-time (3 years)

Dental Technology – Your Path to a Digital and Creative Profession in Dental Healthcare.

If you are interested in oral healthcare, technology, precision craftsmanship, and digital solutions, the Dental Technology study programme could be your choice. This profession combines medical knowledge, creativity, engineering precision, and modern digital technologies. The programme is delivered by the Faculty of Medicine. Upon completion of the studies, you will be awarded a Professional Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and the qualification of a dental technician.

Why choose this programme?

Studies focused on modern dental technology. The study process is based on the constructionist learning approach, where students actively learn by creating real dental technology products. Learning is grounded in practical activities, problem-solving, and the transfer of experience from lecturers and practising dental technicians.

Digital technologies and innovation. The programme places strong emphasis on the application of digital dental technologies, including digital design, CAD/CAM systems, 3D technologies, the use of advanced materials, and the possibilities of integrating artificial intelligence solutions into dental technology. Students learn how digital solutions are transforming the work of dental technicians and increasing the precision, efficiency, and quality of dental products.

Experienced lecturers and strong links with practice. Lectures and practical classes are delivered by lecturers with extensive professional experience in dental technology. Students work in small groups, creating favourable conditions for individual learning and the development of practical skills.

Professional placements in dental laboratories. Professional placements are carried out in various dental laboratories in Vilnius, Utena, Kaunas, and other cities. These placements provide opportunities to become familiar with real laboratory work, modern technologies, work organisation, and professional standards.

International opportunities. Students may participate in study and placement mobility programmes in Portugal, Germany, Latvia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Jordan, Poland, and other countries.

Career opportunities. After graduation, you will be able to work in dental laboratories where custom-made dental prostheses, orthodontic appliances, splints, and other medical devices are designed and manufactured. You will acquire competencies to independently manufacture prescribed medical devices, apply both traditional and digital dental technologies, organise the work of a dental laboratory, and contribute to the development of personalised dental solutions.

Further studies. After completing the Professional Bachelor’s degree programme in Dental Technology, you may continue your studies at higher education institutions in Lithuania and abroad.

For students admitted from 2026

The aim of the study programme - to prepare dental technicians which are able: to independently manufacture ordered dentures, jaw and facial prostheses, orthodontic devices and splints and who have the skills to organize the activities of a dental care (assistance) institution.

Expected learning outcomes are:

Knowledge and ability to apply it. A graduate:

1. Demonstrates knowledge of international and national regulatory documents governing the professional activities of oral healthcare specialists, understands the limits of professional practice and responsibility, and is able to apply knowledge of an individual's health status and physical and social environment in professional practice.

Research skills. A graduate:

2. Conducts applied research by collecting, interpreting, and systematising data required for professional practice and applies research findings to solve specific problems in the field of dental technology.

Special abilities. A graduate:

3. Ensures infection control, complies with occupational safety requirements and regulatory documents governing the professional activities of dental technicians, and safely uses equipment, devices, instruments, and materials intended for the manufacture of dental, maxillofacial and facial prostheses, orthodontic appliances, and splints according to their purpose.

4. Recognises pathological changes in the oral cavity and occlusal anomalies and, in cooperation with dentists and dental specialists, provides recommendations regarding the suitability, design, and colour selection of dental, maxillofacial and facial prostheses, orthodontic appliances, and splints for patients.

5. Is able to model, design, evaluate, and adjust dental, maxillofacial and facial prostheses, orthodontic appliances, and splints of various constructions; apply appropriate manufacturing technologies; and select the necessary materials, instruments, and equipment to eliminate identified inaccuracies or deficiencies.

6. Recognises life-threatening conditions, responds appropriately, and provides first aid.

7. Plans, coordinates, and controls organisational processes within a dental laboratory, including activity registration, coordination, management of professional and medical documentation, marketing, supply management, and the application of modern information technologies in professional practice.

Social skills. A graduate:

8. Communicates and collaborates effectively with healthcare professionals, other specialists, and patients; establishes professional relationships; addresses issues arising in professional practice; and participates in the implementation of innovations.

9. Expresses ideas clearly and correctly both orally and in writing and communicates in a professional oral healthcare environment in Lithuanian and at least one foreign language.

Personal abilities. A graduate:

10. Critically evaluates personal professional practice, independently solves problems and makes evidence-based decisions in specific clinical situations, collects, systematises, and applies information necessary for professional practice, uses advanced technologies and information systems, and ensures the protection of confidential information.

For students admitted from 2024.

Expected learning outcomes are:

Knowledge and ability to apply it. A graduate:

1. is aware of the national and international health monitoring policy, normative documents, which regulate the place of work, environment and safety at work and is aware of the limits of professional activity and responsibility;

2. is able to integrate knowledge of biomedical science forming perception of human growth, development and health, and knowledge of dental care practice

Research skills. A graduate:

3. is able to collect, interpret and store the applied research data necessary for oral health and care and to apply the research results to solve the particular oral care problems and makes suggestions to the colleagues

Special abilities. A graduate:

4. is able to assure control of infections and work safety, when working with equipment and materials, and follows the requirements of normative documents regulating the job of dental technician;

5. is able to recognise pathological oral changes and bite anomalies, advises about adjusting possibilities of dental and faciomaxillary prostheses, orthodontic splints and devices, suitability of their construction and colour for the patient, while working in team with other dental practitioners or specialised dental practitioners;

6. is able to use the manufacturing equipment of dental and faciomaxillary prostheses, orthodontic splints and devices, other devices, instruments and materials for their intended purpose;

7. is able to model and construct the dental and faciomaxillary prostheses, orthodontic splints and devices of various constructions, and applies the technologies suitable for their manufacture;

8. is able to establish and correct the inaccuracies and defects of dental and faciomaxillary prostheses, orthodontic splints and devices, and selects the suitable materials, tools and equipment to correct such defects;

9. is able to recognise the cases dangerous to life, to respond to them appropriately, and to provide the first aid;

10. is able to plan, coordinate and control the organisational processes of dental technical laboratory (registration and coordination of the activities, management of professional and medical documentation, advertising, supply of aids, etc.), and applies modern information technologies;

Social skills. A graduate:

11. is able to communicate and cooperate efficiently with health care and other specialists and the patients, creating the full-rate relationships and solving the oral health problems and to create new ideas;

12. is able to express own thoughts in writing and orally, to communicate in the professional environment of oral care specialist in Lithuanian and at least one foreign language;

Personal abilities. A graduate:

13. is able to assess critically own professional practice, is able to solve the problems independently, and to act in particular clinically defined situation using the practical skills;

14. is able to collect and systemise information, to use the advanced technologies and information systems in practical activities, and to handle the confidential information properly.

Study subjects (modules), practical training:

Full-time study

1 year (since 2026)	1 semester		2 semester
	Subject	Credit	Subject	Credits
	Ergonomics and Occupational Safety	3	Professional Foreign Language	3
	Psychology	3	Infection Control and Prevention	3
	Professional Language (Terminology)	3	Basics of Removable Denture Plate Manufacture	6
	Dental Aesthetics, Drawing and Modelling	6	Basics of Fixed Denture Manufacture	6
	Dental Technology Materials	3	Digital Technologies in Dental Technology	6
	Health Law and Professional Ethics	6	Introductory Practice of Dental Technician Activities	6
	Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Face, Jaws and Oral Cavity	6

2 year (since 2025)	3 semester		4 semester
	Subject	Credits	Subject	Credits
	Basics of Toothless Maxillary Prostheses	9	Manufacturing Technology of Partial Removable Denture Plate	6
	Manufacturing Technology of Fixed Dental Prosthesis	6	Manufacturing Technique of Ceramic Dentures & Digital Technology	9
	The Basics of Applied Research	3	Manufacturing Technique of Arc Supporting Dental Prostheses	6
	Alternative Elective Subject: Foreign language (English, German, French, Norwegian)	3	Practice of Manufacturing Technique of Dental Prostheses	9
	Optional Subject	3
	Optional Subject	3
	Optional Subject	3

3 year (since 2024)	5 semester		6 semester
	Subject	Credits	Subject	Credits
	Fundamentals of Dental Technology Graduate Thesis Preparation	3	Implant Technique	3
	Manufacturing Technology of Ceramic Dental Prostheses	3	Orthodontic, Faciomaxillary Curative Appliances and Prostheses	6
	Plate Dental Prostheses & Inovative Technologies	6	Final Practice & Supervision	12
	Manufacturing Technology of locking Arc Supporting Dental Prostheses	9	Professional Bachelor Graduation Thesis	9
	Practice of Manufacturing Technology of Dental Prosthesis	9

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