As Guyana continues to strengthen and modernize its dental care services nationwide, the Ministry of Health today commissioned two major facilities at the Cheddi Jagan Dental Centre: a brand-new Dental Simulation Lab and a Dental Digital Lab. These investments mark a historic leap forward in dental training, innovation, and public service delivery.
The Dental Simulation Lab represents a transformative upgrade in Guyana’s dental education infrastructure. Equipped with 15 advanced dental simulators, the facility will support hands-on, competency-based training for Dental Therapists (Dentex) and Dental Surgery students. Designed to enhance instruction in Endodontics, Periodontics, and Restorative Dentistry, the lab replaces equipment that was originally donated many years ago—demonstrating the Ministry’s strongest commitment yet to developing the next generation of skilled dental professionals.
Complementing this investment is the newly commissioned Dental Digital Lab, outfitted with cutting-edge technology such as Digital Intraoral Scanners and Dental 3D Printers. Together, these tools enable full in-house production of dental crowns and bridges, dramatically improving the accuracy, efficiency, and quality of care.
One of the most impactful features of the Digital Lab is its service delivery model: all digital dental services will be provided free of cost to the public. With a single dental crown typically costing around $150,000, patients will now benefit from significant financial savings. Additionally, the new technology reduces production times from weeks to as little as 2–3 days, with same-day service available for urgent cases.
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