- Diploma
- Higher Technician
Certificate in Advanced Oral Hygiene
Specialize in oral health care, the prevention of oral diseases, and procedures performed in a dental clinic.
Acquire scientific and technical knowledge about the oral cavity, patient care, and the different areas of dental practice.
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General Information
The Diploma in Higher Technician in Oral Hygiene at the Universidad Internacional Mundae has a duration of one year and four months. Its academic plan covers the study and exploration of the oral cavity, the prevention of oral pathologies, and procedures related to the care and promotion of oral health.
The content is delivered through the virtual campus and includes live classes, applied activities, and 540 hours of online practice. Additionally, interested students may opt for a voluntary in-person experience at a center linked to the specialty.
How the Training Works
The Mundae Academic Model combines digital resources, activities oriented towards professional situations, and live sessions with the teaching team. The virtual campus is available 24 hours a day, facilitating the organization of study and access to the materials for each subject.
- Campus and resources: Teaching materials, audiovisual content, and organized activities to support progressive learning.
- Live classes: Sessions with the teaching staff to deepen the subjects, resolve doubts, and monitor learning progress.
- Online assessment: Exams and evaluation activities remotely, according to the program's criteria and planning.
Apply what you've learned in a professional setting
What are you going to study?
The academic plan brings together knowledge about anatomy and oral health, hygiene and prevention techniques, and procedures related to the different dental specialties.
What degree do you earn, and what do you need to know if you want to practice in Spain?
Once you have completed your studies, you will obtain the Diploma in Higher Technician in Oral Hygiene, a qualification issued by the Universidad Internacional Mundae in Costa Rica.
If you wish to practice professionally in Spain, you should be aware that the recognition of foreign studies is governed by Spanish regulations. The possibility of working as an oral hygienist will be subject to compliance with legal requirements and, when applicable, obtaining the homologation or recognition required by the competent authorities.
How to Enroll in the Certificate Program
Admission is managed online, with the support of the Mundae academic team to answer questions, explain admission requirements, and organize the start of studies.
Students who already hold university degrees, vocational training, or other higher education qualifications may apply for credit recognition. Each request will be reviewed individually, considering the equivalence between previously acquired knowledge and skills and the diploma content.
Career Opportunities
The specialization in Oral Hygiene is related to the prevention of oral diseases, health education, and collaboration with dental teams in patient care.
The acquired knowledge is applicable in various settings related to dental health, including:
- Dental clinics and consultations.
- Oral hygiene and prevention services.
- Units and centers specialized in oral health.
- Education and promotion programs for oral hygiene habits.
- Community oral health and prevention activities.
- The functions that can be performed in each setting will depend on the recognized qualifications and the access conditions to the profession established in the corresponding territory.
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The diploma lasts 16 months, divided into four four-month terms.
Yes. Academic content, classes, activities, and exams are conducted online through Mundae's virtual campus, accessible 24 hours a day.
The program includes study and examination of the oral cavity, dental intervention, oral health education, periodontics, surgery and implants, prosthetics, and orthodontics, among other subjects.
The curriculum includes 540 hours of Workplace Training, aimed at applying acquired knowledge and developing skills related to the specialty.
No. Practical training is conducted online, although students may voluntarily choose to complete it at a center they have located and proposed. This option requires academic validation from the University.
Evaluation is conducted entirely online, according to the program's academic schedule. It is not necessary to travel to a location to take the exams.
Yes. Mundae allows requesting credit recognition for university studies, vocational training, or other higher qualifications, provided there is academic and competency correspondence with the diploma.
Would you like to learn more about the certificate program?
Consult with our team about the access requirements, internship completion, and enrollment conditions.
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