DENTAL LAB TECHNOLOGY:
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. The construction of dentures, crowns and bridges is the main focus.
Skills learned in this Dental Laboratory Technology program include construction of full and partial dentures, crowns and bridges, as well as constructing, finishing and polishing preventive appliances as prescribed by dentists. 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. 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. The Dental Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation.
For additional information on Dental Laboratory Technology, call the Program Counselor/Advisor at (754) 321-5753 or (754) 321-5742