Dental Laboratory Technology - Associate of Applied Science

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Learn the skills to construct and repair dentures and other dental work. Get 1,492 clock hours of laboratory practice. This program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. Complete this program exclusively on weekdays, or in a combination of day and evening classes.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Qualify to take the Recognized Graduate Exam of the National Association of Dental Laboratories/National Board for Certification. Work in a dental lab.

Academic Options: Pursue additional professional development opportunities in the field.

Locations: West Campus

Department/Contact Information: Division Dean: 206-6783, Lead Faculty: 206-3100

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

General Education Requirements
Reading Requirement: complete this requirement before enrolling in general education courses
Communication Requirement		6
Analysis and Critical Thinking Requirement		1-3
Humanities and Social Science Requirement		6
Computer and Information Literacy Requirement		1-3
Subtotal		14-16
Course #	Course Title	Credits
Required Core Courses
DLT 101/101LB	Dental Morphology	3
DLT 102	Nonmetallic Dental Materials	3
DLT 103/103LB	Complete Dentures	4
DLT 104/104LB	Dental Occlusion	4
DLT 105/105LB	Partial Denture Construction	4
DLT 106/106LB	Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Construction	3
DLT 108	Laboratory Management	3
DLT 201/201LB	Dental Laboratory I	3
DLT 202	Dental Metallurgy	3
DLT 203/203LB	Fixed Bridgework	4
DLT 204/204LB	Dental Laboratory II	3
DLT 206/206LB	Dental Ceramics	4
DLT 207/207LB	Advanced Dental Laboratory Technology	6
Subtotal		47
Required Support Course
CHM 130 /130LB/IN	Fundamental Chemistry	5
MGT 124	Small Business Management	3
MAT	any MAT course at the 100 level or higher	1-4
Subtotal		9-12
Total		70-75