Associate Degree in Dental Nursing (ADDN)

1. Course objective

To prepare dental nurse student with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide

dental health services in line with the policy, guidelines and quality standard defined by the

Ministry of Health.

2. Learning outcomes

Graduates from this three-year program will be able to:

• Apply appropriate technique of basic package of oral care (BPOC) including oral hygiene, oral urgent treatment (OUT), and atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) to patients, families and the community by using evidence-based approach.
• Apply of ethical, legal, economic, and political concepts, showing a positive attitude and respect for people regardless of economic status, customs and
• Consult with other health professionals when nursing and dental nursing practice/care require additional
• Apply teamwork
• Use the primary oral health care approach to meet basic oral health needs in the
• Involve in research activity for promoting oral health status for the

3. Total credits and hours

Note:

• Total credits = 102 credits (*credits included)
• Total hours = 3120 hours (*credits included)
  1. Theory : 1295 hr = 41.50%
  2. Practice : 1825 hr = 58.50 %