DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL SERVICES
Career in dentistry
Dental Officers
Dentists are health professionals who
utilize the combination of Science and
technology to promote Oral Health, Prevent
dental diseases to provide necessary care
for the teeth and supporting tissues.
Entry Requirements
Qualifications
A Minimum of 3 ‘A’ levels with at least
2 science subjects ( Chemistry, Physics
and Biology)
Criteria at least ABB (‘A’ levels)
Length of Program
Postgrade Training (Specialization)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Periodontology
Orthodontics
Restorative Dentistry
Endodontics
Oral Medicines and Oral Pathology
Peadiatric Dentistry
Public Health and Community Dentistry
Prosthodontics
These postgrade courses may take between 3-4
years to complete.
Career Opportunities
Dental Technologist
Dental Technologist / Technician fabricate
corrective devise and replacements of
natural teeth.
Qualification Required
Minimum 5 ‘O’ level. This includes
Malay, English, Maths and 2 Science
subjects. Upon this entry 3 years
Diploma training will be provided.
Related certificated and experiences in
Dental Technology
BS (Hons) Dental technology
Length of Courses
Diploma in Dental Technology KPLM (
Kolej Latihan Pergigian Malaysia) 3
years
BSc (Hons) in Dental Technology ( UK,
New Zealand and Australian )
Course Structure
Courses consist of practical and academic
studies which are mentally and physically
demanding
Subject studies include:
Career Opportunities
Dental Therapist
Dental Therapist is the frontline who lokks
after children’s oral Health
Entry Requirements
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18-25 years of age (Post A-Level)
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Single
Qualifications
4
‘O’ Level
Malay
English
Mathematics
Any Science subject
Length of Course
Orthodontics
Special needs
Periodontology
Peadiatric Dentistry
Management
Dental Public Health
Career Opportunities
In government Dental services.
This include working in;-
School Dental Services
Oral health Promotion and Education
Health Administration
Public Health Dentistry including
epidemiology and biostatistics
Dental Surgery Assistant
Assist. Dental Officers and Specialist in
various fields.
Entry Requirements
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Brunei Citizen
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Below 35 years
Qualifications
4 ‘O’ level
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Malay
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English
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Math
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Any science subject
Length of Course
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2 years
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Local and Overseas – Leading to
certificate of DS Assisting
Job Description
Chair side assisting dental officer or
specialist Clinical Dentistry
Cleaning and
sterilization of dental instrument as
part of infection control
Taking and
developing dental X-ray
General management
of dental surgeries e.g.; maintaining
cleanliness of the surgery keeping
inventory, preparing dental instrument
etc
Recording dental
works done
Career Opportunities
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Government Dental services (In
Hospitals, Health Centre and School)
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Armed Forces
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Private Dental Practice
‘’ Towards excellent service through
prevention promotion education while
fulfilling treatment needs the community’’