Purpose: This option is a basic job skill training program designed for employees of dental laboratories. The program concentrates on current acceptable techniques and their application. Specific studies deal with anatomy and physiology. Dental materials, complete dentures, partial dentures, crown and bridge, and ceramics. Individuals involved in the field should consider this program as a means to advance their careers and develop their job skills. Occupational Objectives: The Dental Laboratory Technology
Career Studies Certificate graduates have employment opportunities in: commercial dental laboratories, private dental offices, hospital dental clinics, military base dental laboratories, and dental products manufacturers as technical researches and technical sales representatives. In addition, dental laboratory technology graduates have the opportunity to own and operate commercial dental laboratory businesses. Admission Requirements: General college curricular admission Program Notes: In addition to meeting the requirements for general college curricular admission, those interested in entering the Dental Laboratory Technology option must be engaged in work in a dental laboratory. |