THE CRITICAL ISSUES ON PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICES OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGY PROFESSION IN NIGERIA [A CASE STUDY OF KWARA STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY OFFA]

Student: Liman Taibu Mohammed
Supervisor: Mr Salami Success
HOD: Dr J O Olubodun
Department of Dental Technology
SCHOOL OF DENTAL STUDIES
Kwara State College of Health Technology, offa, Kwara State

Abstract

ABSTRACT The critical issues on principle and practice of dental technology profession in Nigeria. Dental Technology remains the most affected in job creation opportunity in Nigeria. This is as a result of the numerous processes involved in the design and construction of oral and cranio-facial prostheses and the psychological traumas faced in the educational advancement with limited opportunities for career growth. These challenges that associated to various ailments; specific to the profession, which develop and intensify with years. An interpretive research design and an action research case study strategy were adopted. Data gathered by means of questionnaires, a focus group interview, and direct observations were used. All information obtained were later subjected to frequency and percentage table in chapter four. Then, I the last chapter summary, conclusion and recommendation were drawn to make people understand more about career option for dental technologist in dental technology practice.

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