Improve the Cosmetic Appearance of Patients in Need of Dental Care Today!
Overview
The Dental Laboratory Technician trains students to construct and repair various dental prescriptions at the direction and under the supervision of a dentist. This program combines classroom instruction in dental science, theory and laboratory practice so that students will learn how to construct and repair bridges, crowns, dentures (false teeth) and other artificial tooth replacements in order to fill prescriptions from dentists.
Dental laboratory technicians will work with a variety of dental materials, such as plastic, porcelain, wax, resin, gold and other metals in order to make impressions and molds of patients’ teeth or oral soft tissues. Students also work with various tools and equipment, including electric drills and presses, in order to construct various dental appliances.
The Dental Laboratory Technician Fast Track Diploma Program features include:
- Fast-Track program
- Career services assistance
- Laboratory practice
What Else to Expect?
ICDC College also offers its graduates an employment preparation course prior to graduation to assist in finding sources of employment, preparing an effective resume, interview techniques and dress for success workshops.
Careers
The areas of employment relevant to the Dental and Laboratory Technician program are:
- Dental laboratories
- Private dental offices
- Hospitals
- Dental schools
- Dental prosthetic manufacturers
Campuses
The Dental Laboratory Technician Fast-Track Diploma program is available at the following campuses:
- Hollywood
Courses
Below are some of the courses from the program:
- Fixative Restorative Techniques
- Dental Law and Ethics
- Orthodonic Principles and Techniques
- Psychology
Disclosures
OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION:
The occupations this program prepares students to enter by name and SOC code:
Dental Laboratory Technician 51-9081.00
LINKS:
The links to the occupational profiles on the Department of Labor’s O*Net are:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-9081.00
COSTS:
Tuition and fees: $14,995.00
Books and supplies: included with tuition
On campus room and board: N/A
MEDIAN LOAN DEBT:
Federal Loans: $9,344.00
Private Educational Loans: $0
Institutional Financing Plans: $0
PROGRAM COMPLETION RATE:
The program is designed to take 36 weeks to complete.
88% of graduates graduated within this time.
PLACEMENT RATE:
The job placement rate for program graduates is: 73%
The Dental Laboratory Technician Fast-Track Diploma program trains students to enhance the cosmetic appearance of dental patients to improve their self-esteem. Students are provided in-depth instruction on how to construct dental appliance prescriptions, such as crowns, bridges, implants, denture replacements, ceramics and orthodontics under the direct supervision of dentists in private dental offices and laboratories.
Program Highlights include:
- Orthodontic principles and techniques
- Bridge, crown and denture replacements
- Oral anatomy
ICDC College’s Dental Laboratory Technician program combines classroom instruction in both theory and laboratory practice. Students develop an aptitude for creating detailed and precise dental appliances for patients in need of dental care.
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