Dental Laboratory Technology, Certificate Level I
Howard College
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Campus location
Big Spring, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 - 5 semesters
Pace
Full time, Part time
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
Introduction
The Dental Laboratory Technology Fixed Restorative, Ceramic, and Denture Technique Certificate Program is offered for students who desire to enter employment directly after completing this four-semester program.
Possible Employment Responsibilities: Construct and assemble false teeth in a dental lab technology laboratory designed to construct crowns, bridges, dentures, partial plates, and other prosthetic devices from prescriptions ordered by a dentist.
Possible Employment Positions: Dental Laboratory Technician in dental laboratories constructing various crowns, bridges, and dentures.
Possible Employment Locations: Dental laboratory operations in private business and government agencies.
Prerequisites: Demonstration of aptitude and ability through manual dexterity tests given by the department and a Program Entrance Test.
Program Duration: Four or five semesters. Additional Prerequisite course(s) may be required depending on students' prior training/education.
If a student has been absent from SWCD for more than one year, the student is required to reenter the Dental Laboratory Technology program and participate again in all the hands-on skills courses.
Students enrolled in all Dental Lab Technology classes and laboratories must pass each class and lab with a "C" or better before enrolling in the next DLBT class and laboratory with the DLT instructor's approval.