The Institute of Dental Prosthetics at Qasioun Private University (QPU) is a modern and high-quality medical and technical addition to the university. It was officially opened to meet the growing demand in the job market for professional dental technicians and laboratory technicians. The institute represents the executive and technical arm that complements the work of dentists, focusing entirely on the practical, laboratory, and technological aspects of dental prosthetics.

Vision and Objectives

Medical Integration: To prepare highly qualified and precise technical personnel capable of understanding dentists' requirements and converting blueprints and biometric measurements into real prosthetics.

Digital and Technological Excellence: To keep pace with the technological transformation in the world of digital dentistry, such as CAD/CAM computer-aided design and manufacturing technologies.

Speed ​​and Skill: To train students to combine technical manual skill with meticulous precision to ensure patient comfort and the aesthetic appearance of prosthetics.

Study System and Certification

Duration of Study:

The duration of study at the institute is two academic years (divided into four semesters).

Curriculum Nature: The institute employs an intensive curriculum that combines basic medical sciences with hands-on laboratory training, and is based on a credit-hour system. Certificate Awarded: The institute awards its graduates a **Technical Diploma in Dental Prosthetics**.

Accreditation: The certificate is officially issued and certified by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the Syrian Arab Republic.

Modern Infrastructure and Laboratories
Since the study of dental prosthetics relies on practical application for more than 70% of its curriculum, Qasyoun University has provided a comprehensive laboratory environment equipped with the latest technologies and specifications:

1. Plaster and Acrylic Laboratories: For casting plaster models and fabricating denture bases.

2. Fixed Prosthodontics Laboratories (Crowns and Bridges): For learning wax carving, metal casting, and the fabrication and application of dental ceramics.

3. Removable Prosthodontics Laboratories: For designing and fabricating complete and partial dentures (metal and acrylic).

4. Ceramic Equipment and Specialized Furnace: For treating and hardening dental and ceramic materials under precise and high temperatures to ensure their durability. Core Courses
The curriculum encompasses the scientific, technical, and practical aspects of the profession:

Dental and Facial Anatomy: A detailed study of tooth shapes, dimensions, and axes for precise carving.

Dental Materials Science: Understanding the physical and chemical properties of materials used (ceramics, metals, acrylic resins, and impression materials).

Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics: A comprehensive study and practical application of the steps involved in fabricating crowns, bridges, and dentures of various types.

Orthodontic Appliances: Learning to fabricate wires and manufacture removable orthodontic appliances.

Career Opportunities for Graduates (Dental Prosthetist)
Graduates of the institute have flexible and rapid job opportunities in the medical sector, allowing them to build independent career paths:

- Establishing a Private Dental Lab: After obtaining the necessary licenses, a technician can open their own independent lab to receive orders from dentists.

- Working in Major Dental Laboratories: Joining the staff of central laboratories specializing in the production of fixed or removable prostheses or orthodontics. - Dental clinics and universities: Work as a resident technician in large dental clinics and centers or as a laboratory supervisor in university teaching laboratories.

- Dental materials and equipment companies: Work as a scientific representative or marketing and training consultant for agents of international dental materials and equipment companies.