Course guide · All Nigerian institutions
10 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Dental Surgery Technology. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.
Dental Surgery Technology is a fascinating allied health programme that trains students in the clinical and technical aspects of oral healthcare delivery. Students gain hands-on knowledge in dental radiography, oral pathology, dental materials science, preventive dentistry, and chairside assisting procedures. The curriculum also covers pharmacology, oral anatomy, and patient management, equipping graduates with both theoretical foundations and practical competencies needed in modern dental practice.
Upon graduation, students can pursue careers as dental therapists, dental technologists, oral health educators, or dental surgery assistants in government hospitals, private clinics, and community health centres across Nigeria. Graduates are regulated under the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, which sets professional standards and licensing requirements. The growing demand for oral healthcare services nationwide makes this programme a rewarding and increasingly relevant career choice.