DENTAL LAB TECHNOLOGY
Accreditation
The Dental Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the American Dental Association on Dental Accreditation.
Content
Consider the field of Dental Laboratory Technology if you enjoy working with your hands and have the ability to distinguish between subtle shades of color, size and shape. Dental Laboratory Technology students are prepared as entry-level technicians who assist with the construction and repair of dental appliances.
- Construction of full and partial dentures
- Fabrication of crowns and bridges
- Application of porcelain
- Construction of orthodontic appliances
Small manipulative hand skills are necessary in order to succeed in this program. Laboratory activities are integrated with theory in a curriculum which provides an opportunity for students to acquire a thorough working knowledge of intra-oral anatomy, tooth morphology and dental materials science as it relates to the modern commercial dental laboratory.
Applicants may enter the Dental Laboratory program once a year. They must meet the State's minimum academic standards in reading, mathematics and language, and must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Industry Credentials
Once the program is completed, students sit for the Recognized Graduate Examination. After two years of employment, they are eligible to take the Certified Dental Technician's (CDT) Examination.
For additional information on Dental Laboratory Technology, call the Program Counselor/Advisor at (754) 321-5753 or (754) 321-5742