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Contact

Erin Popov
Director/Instructor

Admissions Questions

Stephanie L. Toomer
Admissions Counselor

Plan of Study

(Courses by Semester)
* This program is financial aid eligible.

Dental Laboratory Technology

Long Term

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.


CODA - Commission on Dental AccreditationThe 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 Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312- 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. View the .Ìý

Congratulations to Erin Popov, Dental Laboratory Technology (DLT) Program Director, for receiving the 2023 National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) Educator of the Year award!

How to Apply

Program applications are accepted until July 15.

Before you Apply

View the Admissions Checklist. Attend an (recommended). They are listed in the Upcoming Events section below.

Apply to the College

New students who are not currently enrolled at ²Ê¿â±¦µäapp should apply to the College using the Health Tech Students then Steps to Apply.

Apply to the Program

Once prerequisites are completed, apply to the Dental Laboratory Technology program during the application period using the online .

Upcoming Program Events

Estimated Tuition & Fees

$6,593

Degree Type

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Location

Main Campus

Minimum Credit Hours

69

First-Semester Courses

Course Number Title Credit Hours
ACA-122 College Transfer Success 1
DLT-111 Dental Anatomy/Physiology 5
DLT-114 Dental Materials 3
DLT-116 Complete Dentures 4
ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry 3

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“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