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program overview
dental laboratory technology
* this program is financial aid eligible.
the dental laboratory technology curriculum prepares individuals in the art and science of fabricating dental restorations. the dental technician fabricates dentures, partials, metal or porcelain crowns, and bridges. technicians use specialized hand instruments and equipment and also work with various dental materials.
course work includes in-depth studies of fabrication techniques for both fixed and removable dental prostheses. the dental laboratory technology student will be exposed to classroom, laboratory, and clinical rotation training.
graduates may qualify to take the recognized graduate examination administered by the national board for certification and may be employed by commercial laboratories, dental office laboratories, dental manufacturers, or as the owner of a dental laboratory.
course work includes in-depth studies of fabrication techniques for both fixed and removable dental prostheses. the dental laboratory technology student will be exposed to classroom, laboratory, and clinical rotation training.
graduates may qualify to take the recognized graduate examination administered by the national board for certification and may be employed by commercial laboratories, dental office laboratories, dental manufacturers, or as the owner of a dental laboratory.
the dental laboratory technology program is accredited by the commission on dental accreditation. the commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the united states department of education. the commissionon dental accreditation can be contacted at 312- 440-4653 or at 211 east chicago avenue, chicago, il 60611-2678. view the commission’s website.
how to apply:
program applications are accepted february 1– july 15.
- view the admissions checklist.
- use the button below to apply to durham tech following the health technologies enrollment steps. once prerequisites are completed,
- apply to the dental technology program using the program application form.
if you have questions about admissions requirements after reviewing the information, you may contact ta'yonda saunders.
fall application deadline is jul 15
Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5624.00
degree type
associate in applied science (aas)
location
main campus
minimum credit hours
73
program stats
average salary
$39,950
average class size
16
estimated completion time
18-19 months
current and upcoming course offerings
| course number | title | credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| aca-122 | college transfer success | 1 |
| cis-113 | computer basics | 1 |
| dlt-123 | crown and bridge | 6 |
| dlt-126 | advanced crown and bridge | 4 |
| dlt-211 | advanced complete dentures | 6 |
| dlt-215 | adv partial dentures | 3 |
| dlt-222 | advanced ceramic techniques | 4 |
| dlt-224 | dental lab practice | 2 |
| eng-111 | writing and inquiry | 3 |
| eng-112 | writing and research in the disciplines | 3 |
| mat-110 | mathematical measurement and literacy | 3 |
| phs-121 | applied physical science i | 4 |
“the hands-on component is my favorite part of this program, it’s so much more than just lectures and powerpoints. we get to apply what we’ve learned after each lecture, which is great. it feels good to know that the program will give me a head start in my career and serves as a stepping stone to owning my own lab one day.”
—xavier murray